Astronomy Picture of the Day · January 15, 2020

Iridescent Clouds over Sweden

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 15, 2020 is “Iridescent Clouds over Sweden,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Goran Strand). The original explanation runs about 158 words.

From the explanation

“Why would these clouds multi-colored? A relatively rare phenomenon in clouds known as iridescence can bring up unusual colors vividly or even a whole spectrum of colors simultaneously.”

— APOD editors, January 15, 2020

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: January 15, 2020
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Goran Strand
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 158 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, January 15, 2020 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2020-january-15-iridescent-clouds-over-sweden

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