Astronomy Picture of the Day · January 11, 2023

Spiral Aurora over Iceland

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 11, 2023 is “Spiral Aurora over Iceland,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Stefano Pellegrini). The original explanation runs about 173 words.

A green aurora is pictured above and beyond a dark rocky arch. Faint stars dot the background. Please see the explanation for more detailed information. — Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Stefano Pellegrini Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“The scene may look like a fantasy, but it’s really Iceland . The rock arch is named Gatklettur and located on the island’s northwest coast.”

— APOD editors, January 11, 2023

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: January 11, 2023
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Stefano Pellegrini
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 173 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, January 11, 2023 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2023-january-11-spiral-aurora-over-iceland

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