Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Rocket Transits Rippling Sun

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 31, 2022 is “Rocket Transits Rippling Sun,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Michael Cain). The original explanation runs about 136 words.

The featured image shows a Falon 9 rocket transiting in front of the Sun in mid May. The heat from the rocket's exhaust makes the Sun's outline appear to ripple. Please see the explanation for more detailed information.
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Michael Cain Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“The launch of a rocket at sunrise can result in unusual but intriguing images that feature both the rocket and the Sun. Such was the case last month when a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket blasted off from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center carrying 53 more Starlink satellites into low Earth orbit .”

— APOD editors, May 31, 2022

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
May 31, 2022
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Michael Cain
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 136 words

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