Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Lenticular Clouds over Mount Etna

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 19, 2019 is “Lenticular Clouds over Mount Etna,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Dario Giannobile). The original explanation runs about 138 words.

Lenticular Clouds over Mount Etna
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Dario Giannobile Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“What’s happening above that volcano? Although Mount Etna is seen erupting, the clouds are not related to the eruption .”

— APOD editors, August 19, 2019

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
August 19, 2019
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Dario Giannobile
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 138 words

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