Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Noctilucent Clouds, Reflections, and Silhouettes

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 26, 2019 is “Noctilucent Clouds, Reflections, and Silhouettes,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Peter Simmering). The original explanation runs about 188 words.

Noctilucent Clouds, Reflections, and Silhouettes
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Peter Simmering Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Sometimes it’s night on the ground but day in the air. As the Earth rotates to eclipse the Sun, sunset rises up from the ground.”

— APOD editors, June 26, 2019

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
June 26, 2019
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Peter Simmering
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 188 words

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Source

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