Astronomy Picture of the Day · March 18, 2020

Anticrepuscular Rays over Florida

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 18, 2020 is “Anticrepuscular Rays over Florida,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Bryan Goff). The original explanation runs about 140 words.

From the explanation

“What’s happening behind those clouds? Although the scene may appear somehow supernatural , nothing more unusual is occurring than a Sun setting on the other side of the sky.”

— APOD editors, March 18, 2020

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: March 18, 2020
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Bryan Goff
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 140 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, March 18, 2020 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2020-march-18-anticrepuscular-rays-over-florida

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