Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

The Winds of Earth

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 10, 2016 is “The Winds of Earth,” a video. The video is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Cameron Beccario , earth.nullschool.net ; Data & Processing (abridged): GFS & US National Weather Service ( NOAA ); GEOS-5 & Goddard Space Flight Center ( NASA )). The original explanation runs about 149 words.

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Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Cameron Beccario , earth.nullschool.net ; Data & Processing (abridged): GFS & US National Weather Service ( NOAA ); GEOS-5 & Goddard Space Flight Center ( NASA ) Copyrighted Shown from the original page. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Which way is the wind blowing? The featured map can tell you this and much more, no matter your location on planet Earth.”

— APOD editors, October 10, 2016

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
October 10, 2016
Type
Video
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Cameron Beccario , earth.nullschool.net ; Data & Processing (abridged): GFS & US National Weather Service ( NOAA ); GEOS-5 & Goddard Space Flight Center ( NASA )
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 149 words

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Source

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