Astronomy Picture of the Day · October 31, 2016

Ghost Aurora over Canada

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 31, 2016 is “Ghost Aurora over Canada,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Yuichi Takasaka , TWAN). The original explanation runs about 119 words.

From the explanation

“What does this aurora look like to you? While braving the cold to watch the skies above northern Canada early one morning in 2013, a most unusual aurora appeared.”

— APOD editors, October 31, 2016

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: October 31, 2016
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Yuichi Takasaka , TWAN
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 119 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, October 31, 2016 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2016-october-31-ghost-aurora-over-canada

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