Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

A Multiple Green Flash Sunset

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 28, 2023 is “A Multiple Green Flash Sunset,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: T. Slovinský & P. Horálek ( IoP Opava ); CTIO , NOIRLab , NSF , AURA). The original explanation runs about 171 words.

A distant sunset is seen between an orange sky and dark clouds. A close look at the Sun shows it is topped with several green strips, each known as a green flash. Please see the explanation for more detailed information.
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: T. Slovinský & P. Horálek ( IoP Opava ); CTIO , NOIRLab , NSF , AURA Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Yes, but can your green flash do this? A green flash at sunset is a rare event that many Sun watchers pride themselves on having seen.”

— APOD editors, March 28, 2023

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
March 28, 2023
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: T. Slovinský & P. Horálek ( IoP Opava ); CTIO , NOIRLab , NSF , AURA
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 171 words

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