Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Fireball over Iceland

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 16, 2023 is “Fireball over Iceland,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Jennifer Franklin). The original explanation runs about 113 words.

Fireball over Iceland
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Jennifer Franklin Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“On September 12, from a location just south of the Arctic Circle, stones of Iceland’s modern Arctic Henge point skyward in this startling scene. Entertaining an intrepid group of aurora hunters during a geomagnetic storm , alluring northern lights dance across the darkened sky when a stunning fireball meteor explodes.”

— APOD editors, September 16, 2023

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
September 16, 2023
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Jennifer Franklin
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 113 words

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