Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Aurora Slathers up the Sky

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 29, 2017 is “Aurora Slathers up the Sky,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: Jack Fischer , Expedition 52 , NASA. The original explanation runs about 135 words.

Aurora Slathers up the Sky
Credit: Image Credit: Jack Fischer , Expedition 52 , NASA Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Like salsa verde on your favorite burrito, a green aurora slathers up the sky in this June 25 snapshot from the International Space Station. About 400 kilometers (250 miles) above Earth, the orbiting station is itself within the upper realm of the auroral displays.”

— APOD editors, July 29, 2017

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
July 29, 2017
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit: Jack Fischer , Expedition 52 , NASA
Copyright
No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 135 words

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Source

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