Astronomy Picture of the Day · June 8, 2017

Firefall by Moonlight

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 8, 2017 is “Firefall by Moonlight,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Rogelio Bernal Andreo (Deep Sky Colors)). The original explanation runs about 159 words.

From the explanation

“On certain dates in February, an elusive firefall can be spotted at sunset in Yosemite National Park , when the weather cooperates and the direction to the setting Sun is just right.”

— APOD editors, June 8, 2017

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: June 8, 2017
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Rogelio Bernal Andreo (Deep Sky Colors)
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 159 words

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The Moon The Sun

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, June 8, 2017 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2017-june-8-firefall-by-moonlight

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