Astronomy Picture of the Day · February 9, 2023

Nacreous Clouds over Lapland

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 9, 2023 is “Nacreous Clouds over Lapland,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Dennis Lehtonen). The original explanation runs about 88 words.

From the explanation

“Vivid and lustrous, wafting iridescent waves of color wash across this skyscape from Kilpisjärvi, Finland. Known as nacreous clouds or mother-of-pearl clouds, they are rare.”

— APOD editors, February 9, 2023

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At a glance

Date: February 9, 2023
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Dennis Lehtonen
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 88 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, February 9, 2023 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2023-february-9-nacreous-clouds-over-lapland

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