Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Mammatus Clouds over Mount Rushmore

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 7, 2020 is “Mammatus Clouds over Mount Rushmore,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Laure Mattuzzi). The original explanation runs about 132 words.

Mammatus Clouds over Mount Rushmore
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Laure Mattuzzi Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“What’s that below those strange clouds? Presidents.”

— APOD editors, December 7, 2020

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
December 7, 2020
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Laure Mattuzzi
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 132 words

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