Astronomy Picture of the Day · February 25, 2019

Red Sprite Lightning over Kununurra

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 25, 2019 is “Red Sprite Lightning over Kununurra,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Ben Broady). The original explanation runs about 160 words.

From the explanation

“What are those red filaments in the sky? It is a rarely seen form of lightning confirmed only about 30 years ago: red sprites .”

— APOD editors, February 25, 2019

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: February 25, 2019
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Ben Broady
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 160 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, February 25, 2019 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2019-february-25-red-sprite-lightning-over-kununurra

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