Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Aurora by Moonlight
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 12, 2022 is “Aurora by Moonlight,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: P-M Hedén ( Clear Skies , TWAN )). The original explanation runs about 87 words.
From the explanation
“The ice was singing as light from a bright gibbous Moon cast shadows across this frozen lake , about 20 kilometers north of Stockholm, Sweden, planet Earth. In the alluring night skyscape captured on February 10 , shimmering auroral curtains of light dance in the evening sky.”
— APOD editors, February 12, 2022
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- February 12, 2022
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: P-M Hedén ( Clear Skies , TWAN )
- Copyright
- Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 87 words