Astronomy Picture of the Day · May 30, 2021

Aurora over Clouds

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 30, 2021 is “Aurora over Clouds,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Daniele Boffelli). The original explanation runs about 165 words.

The picture shows green aurora through odd lenticular clouds. Please see the explanation for more detailed information. — Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Daniele Boffelli Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Auroras usually occur high above the clouds. The auroral glow is created when fast-moving particles ejected from the Sun impact the Earth’s magnetosphere , from which charged particles spiral along the Earth’s magnetic field to strike atoms and molecules high in the Earth’s atmosphere .”

— APOD editors, May 30, 2021

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: May 30, 2021
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Daniele Boffelli
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 165 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, May 30, 2021 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2021-may-30-aurora-over-clouds

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