Astronomy Picture of the Day · March 20, 2017

The Aurora Tree

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 20, 2017 is “The Aurora Tree,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Alyn Wallace Photography). The original explanation runs about 142 words.

From the explanation

“Yes, but can your tree do this? Pictured is a visual coincidence between the dark branches of a nearby tree and bright glow of a distant aurora.”

— APOD editors, March 20, 2017

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: March 20, 2017
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Alyn Wallace Photography
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 142 words

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Auroras

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, March 20, 2017 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2017-march-20-the-aurora-tree

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