Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Sea and Sky Glows over the Oregon Coast

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 28, 2018 is “Sea and Sky Glows over the Oregon Coast,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Rudy Montoya). The original explanation runs about 141 words.

Sea and Sky Glows over the Oregon Coast
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Rudy Montoya Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Every step caused the sand to light up blue. That glow was bioluminescence — a blue radiance that also lights the surf in this surreal scene captured last month at Meyer’s Creek Beach in Oregon , USA .”

— APOD editors, August 28, 2018

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
August 28, 2018
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Rudy Montoya
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 141 words

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