Astronomy Picture of the Day · February 28, 2021

The Aurora Tree

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 28, 2021 is “The Aurora Tree,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Alyn Wallace). The original explanation runs about 136 words.

From the explanation

“Yes, but can your tree do this? Pictured is a visual coincidence between the dark branches of a nearby tree and bright glow of a distant aurora.”

— APOD editors, February 28, 2021

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: February 28, 2021
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Alyn Wallace
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 136 words

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Auroras

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, February 28, 2021 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2021-february-28-the-aurora-tree

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