Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Nacreous Clouds over Sweden
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 10, 2020 is “Nacreous Clouds over Sweden,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: P-M Hedén ( Clear Skies , TWAN )). The original explanation runs about 86 words.
From the explanation
“Vivid and lustrous, wafting iridescent waves of color filled this mountain and skyscape near Tanndalen, Sweden on January 3. Known as nacreous clouds or mother-of-pearl clouds, they are rare.”
— APOD editors, January 10, 2020
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- January 10, 2020
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: P-M Hedén ( Clear Skies , TWAN )
- Copyright
- Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 86 words