Astronomy Picture of the Day · February 12, 2023

Mammatus Clouds over Nebraska

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 12, 2023 is “Mammatus Clouds over Nebraska,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Jorn Olsen Photography). The original explanation runs about 111 words.

An unremarkable red building is seen past a large parking lot. Above them both are a bank of very unusual clouds with many nodules pointing down. The scene is lit by sunlight from the side. Please see the explanation for more detailed infor — Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Jorn Olsen Photography Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“When do cloud bottoms appear like bubbles? Normally, cloud bottoms are flat .”

— APOD editors, February 12, 2023

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: February 12, 2023
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Jorn Olsen Photography
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 111 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, February 12, 2023 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2023-february-12-mammatus-clouds-over-nebraska

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