Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

A Sun Pillar over Norway

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 6, 2018 is “A Sun Pillar over Norway,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: Thorleif Rdland. The original explanation runs about 102 words.

A Sun Pillar over Norway
Credit: Image Credit: Thorleif Rdland Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Have you ever seen a sun pillar ? When the air is cold and the Sun is rising or setting , falling ice crystals can reflect sunlight and create an unusual column of light.”

— APOD editors, June 6, 2018

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
June 6, 2018
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit: Thorleif Rdland
Copyright
No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 102 words

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Source

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