Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Spiral Aurora over Icelandic Divide

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 30, 2023 is “Spiral Aurora over Icelandic Divide,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Juan Carlos Casado ( Starry Earth , TWAN )). The original explanation runs about 186 words.

A bright green spiral aurora is seen in a break in the clouds before a purple background. The foreground contains green grassland and a circular lake. Please see the explanation for more detailed information.
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Juan Carlos Casado ( Starry Earth , TWAN ) Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Admire the beauty but fear the beast. The beauty is the aurora overhead , here taking the form of a great green spiral , seen between picturesque clouds with the bright Moon to the side and stars in the background.”

— APOD editors, July 30, 2023

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
July 30, 2023
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Juan Carlos Casado ( Starry Earth , TWAN )
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 186 words

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