Astronomy Picture of the Day · May 6, 2023

Twilight in a Flower

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 6, 2023 is “Twilight in a Flower,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Dario Giannobile). The original explanation runs about 113 words.

From the explanation

“Transformed into the petals of a flower, 16 exposures show the passage of day into night in this creative timelapse skyscape . Start at the top and move counterclockwise to follow consecutive moments as the twilight sky turns an ever darker blue and night blossoms.”

— APOD editors, May 6, 2023

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: May 6, 2023
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Dario Giannobile
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 113 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, May 6, 2023 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2023-may-6-twilight-in-a-flower

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