Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

AZURE Vapor Tracers over Norway

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 8, 2019 is “AZURE Vapor Tracers over Norway,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Yang Sutie). The original explanation runs about 124 words.

AZURE Vapor Tracers over Norway
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Yang Sutie Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“What’s happening in the sky? The atmosphere over northern Norway appeared quite strange for about 30 minutes last Friday when colorful clouds, dots, and plumes suddenly appeared.”

— APOD editors, April 8, 2019

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
April 8, 2019
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Yang Sutie
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 124 words

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