Astronomy Picture of the Day · October 30, 2021

A Rorschach Aurora

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 30, 2021 is “A Rorschach Aurora,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Göran Strand). The original explanation runs about 118 words.

From the explanation

“If you see this as a monster’s face, don’t panic. It’s only pareidolia , often experienced as the tendency to see faces in patterns of light and shadow.”

— APOD editors, October 30, 2021

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: October 30, 2021
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Göran Strand
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 118 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, October 30, 2021 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2021-october-30-a-rorschach-aurora

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