Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Mammatus Clouds over Nebraska

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 15, 2019 is “Mammatus Clouds over Nebraska,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Jorn Olsen Photography). The original explanation runs about 110 words.

Mammatus Clouds over Nebraska
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Jorn Olsen Photography Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“When do cloud bottoms appear like bubbles? Normally, cloud bottoms are flat .”

— APOD editors, December 15, 2019

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
December 15, 2019
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Jorn Olsen Photography
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 110 words

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