Astronomy Picture of the Day · April 17, 2023

ELVES Lightning over Italy

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 17, 2023 is “ELVES Lightning over Italy,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Valter Binotto). The original explanation runs about 132 words.

A large red ring is seen high above a landscape that has sparse clouds and a foreground building. Please see the explanation for more detailed information. — Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Valter Binotto Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“What’s that red ring in the sky? Lightning.”

— APOD editors, April 17, 2023

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: April 17, 2023
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Valter Binotto
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 132 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, April 17, 2023 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2023-april-17-elves-lightning-over-italy

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