Astronomy Picture of the Day · March 22, 2022

A Whale of an Aurora over Swedish Forest

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 22, 2022 is “A Whale of an Aurora over Swedish Forest,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Göran Strand). The original explanation runs about 153 words.

The featured image depicts a bright aurora captured earlier this month over Östersund, Sweden. To some, this coronal aurora may resemble a whale. Please see the explanation for more detailed information. — Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Göran Strand Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“What’s that in the sky? An aurora.”

— APOD editors, March 22, 2022

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: March 22, 2022
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 153 words