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A Symphony in Northern Winter Skies

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 22, 2019 is “A Symphony in Northern Winter Skies,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Lorenzo Ranieri Tenti). The original explanation runs about 141 words.

A Symphony in Northern Winter Skies
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Lorenzo Ranieri Tenti Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Despite the cold, a chance to view the shimmering northern lights coaxed this skygazer onto the frozen surface of Lake Superior on the west coast of the Keweenaw Peninsula and offered this nocturnal crescendo as a reward.”

— APOD editors, March 22, 2019

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
March 22, 2019
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Lorenzo Ranieri Tenti
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 141 words

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