Astronomy Picture of the Day · February 26, 2017

A Supercell Thunderstorm Cloud Over Montana

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 26, 2017 is “A Supercell Thunderstorm Cloud Over Montana,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Sean R. Heavey). The original explanation runs about 107 words.

From the explanation

“Is that a spaceship or a cloud? Although it may seem like an alien mothership , it’s actually a impressive thunderstorm cloud called a supercell .”

— APOD editors, February 26, 2017

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: February 26, 2017
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Sean R. Heavey
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 107 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, February 26, 2017 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2017-february-26-a-supercell-thunderstorm-cloud-over-montana

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