Astronomy Picture of the Day · February 17, 2021

Sun Pillar with Upper Tangent Arc

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 17, 2021 is “Sun Pillar with Upper Tangent Arc,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Mike Cohea). The original explanation runs about 177 words.

From the explanation

“This was not a typical sun pillar. Just after sunrise two weeks ago in Providence , Rhode Island , USA , a photographer, looking out his window, was suddenly awestruck.”

— APOD editors, February 17, 2021

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: February 17, 2021
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Mike Cohea
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 177 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, February 17, 2021 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2021-february-17-sun-pillar-with-upper-tangent-arc

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