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Nova Scotia Northern Lights

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 2, 2022 is “Nova Scotia Northern Lights,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Jason Dain). The original explanation runs about 107 words.

Nova Scotia Northern Lights
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Jason Dain Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“This almost otherworldly display of northern lights was captured in clear skies during the early hours of March 31 from 44 degrees north latitude, planet Earth. In a five second exposure the scene looks north from Martinique Beach Provincial Park in Nova Scotia, Canada.”

— APOD editors, April 2, 2022

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
April 2, 2022
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Jason Dain
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 107 words

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