Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Aurora Shimmer, Meteor Flash

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 9, 2018 is “Aurora Shimmer, Meteor Flash,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Bjørnar G. Hansen). The original explanation runs about 185 words.

Aurora Shimmer, Meteor Flash
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Bjørnar G. Hansen Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Some night skies are serene and passive — others shimmer and flash. The later, in the form of auroras and meteors, haunted skies over the island of Kvaløya, near Tromsø Norway on 2009 December 13.”

— APOD editors, December 9, 2018

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
December 9, 2018
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Bjørnar G. Hansen
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 185 words

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Source

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