Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Asperitas Clouds Over New Zealand
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 19, 2018 is “Asperitas Clouds Over New Zealand,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Witta Priester). The original explanation runs about 156 words.
From the explanation
“What kind of clouds are these? Although their cause is presently unknown, such unusual atmospheric structures, as menacing as they might seem, do not appear to be harbingers of meteorological doom .”
— APOD editors, August 19, 2018
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- August 19, 2018
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Witta Priester
- Copyright
- Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 156 words