Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Noctilucent Clouds over Paris Fireworks
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 10, 2018 is “Noctilucent Clouds over Paris Fireworks,” a video. The video is copyrighted by its creator (Video Credit & Copyright: Jean-Luc Dauvergne ( Ciel et Espace );). The original explanation runs about 123 words.
Watch the video on the original page From the explanation
“It’s northern noctilucent cloud season — perhaps a time to celebrate! Composed of small ice crystals forming only during specific conditions in the upper atmosphere, noctilucent clouds may become visible at sunset during late summer when illuminated by sunlight from below.”
— APOD editors, July 10, 2018
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- July 10, 2018
- Type
- Video
- Credit
- Credit: Video Credit & Copyright: Jean-Luc Dauvergne ( Ciel et Espace );
- Copyright
- Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 123 words