Astronomy Picture of the Day · May 30, 2022

Red Crepuscular Rays from an Eclipse

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 30, 2022 is “Red Crepuscular Rays from an Eclipse,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Fefo Bouvier). The original explanation runs about 155 words.

The featured image shows crepuscular rays emanating from below the horizon and appearing quite red. Please see the explanation for more detailed information. — Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Fefo Bouvier Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“What’s happening behind that island? Things both expected and unexpected.”

— APOD editors, May 30, 2022

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: May 30, 2022
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Fefo Bouvier
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 155 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, May 30, 2022 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2022-may-30-red-crepuscular-rays-from-an-eclipse

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