Astronomy Picture of the Day · July 12, 2022

Noctilucent Clouds over Paris

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 12, 2022 is “Noctilucent Clouds over Paris,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Bertrand Kulik). The original explanation runs about 106 words.

The featured image shows the Eiffel tower in Paris, France below a wide display of glowing noctilucent clouds. Please see the explanation for more detailed information. — Credit & Copyright: Bertrand Kulik Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“It’s northern noctilucent cloud season. Composed of small ice crystals forming only during specific conditions in the upper atmosphere, noctilucent clouds may become visible at sunset during late summer when illuminated by sunlight from below.”

— APOD editors, July 12, 2022

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: July 12, 2022
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Bertrand Kulik
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 106 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, July 12, 2022 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2022-july-12-noctilucent-clouds-over-paris

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