Astronomy Picture of the Day · April 23, 2021

Flying Over the Earth at Night II

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 23, 2021 is “Flying Over the Earth at Night II,” a video. It is credited to Video Credit: NASA , Gateway to Astronaut Photography , ISS Expedition 53 ; Music: The Low Seas (The 126ers). The original explanation runs about 132 words.

From the explanation

“Recorded during 2017, timelapse sequences from the International Space Station are compiled in this serene video of planet Earth at Night . Fans of low Earth orbit can start by enjoying the view as green and red aurora borealis slather up the sky .”

— APOD editors, April 23, 2021

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: April 23, 2021
Type: Video
Credit: Credit: Video Credit: NASA , Gateway to Astronaut Photography , ISS Expedition 53 ; Music: The Low Seas (The 126ers)
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 132 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, April 23, 2021 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2021-april-23-flying-over-the-earth-at-night-ii

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