Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

A Retreating Thunderstorm at Sunset

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 16, 2022 is “A Retreating Thunderstorm at Sunset,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Alan Dyer ( The Amazing Sky )). The original explanation runs about 117 words.

The featured image shows a cumulonimbus cloud retreating at sunset in 2013 over Alberta, Canada. The large cloud exhibits mammatus clouds at the near end and rain at the far end. Please see the explanation for more detailed information.
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Alan Dyer ( The Amazing Sky ) Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“What type of cloud is that? This retreating cumulonimbus cloud , more commonly called a thundercloud, is somewhat unusual as it contains the unusual bumpiness of a mammatus cloud on the near end, while simultaneously producing falling rain on the far end.”

— APOD editors, January 16, 2022

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
January 16, 2022
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Alan Dyer ( The Amazing Sky )
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 117 words

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