Astronomy Picture of the Day · October 25, 2023

Gone in 60 Seconds: A Green Flash Sunset

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 25, 2023 is “Gone in 60 Seconds: A Green Flash Sunset,” a video. The video is copyrighted by its creator (Video Credit & Copyright: Tengyu Cai). The original explanation runs about 142 words.

From the explanation

“In 60 seconds, this setting Sun will turn green. Actually, the top of the Sun already appears not only green, but wavey — along with all of its edges.”

— APOD editors, October 25, 2023

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: October 25, 2023
Type: Video
Credit: Credit: Video Credit & Copyright: Tengyu Cai
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 142 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, October 25, 2023 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2023-october-25-gone-in-60-seconds-a-green-flash-sunset

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