Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Creature Aurora Over Norway

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 5, 2023 is “Creature Aurora Over Norway,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Ole C. Salomonsen ( Arctic Light Photo )). The original explanation runs about 105 words.

The night sky over a snowy tree-adorned landscape glows in green and purple. The auroral glow might appear to some to be shaped like a creature. Please see the explanation for more detailed information.
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Ole C. Salomonsen ( Arctic Light Photo ) Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“It was Halloween and the sky looked like a creature. Exactly which creature, the astrophotographer was unsure (but possibly you can suggest one ).”

— APOD editors, November 5, 2023

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
November 5, 2023
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Ole C. Salomonsen ( Arctic Light Photo )
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 105 words

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Auroras

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Source

Copy taken Oct 28, 2026, 2:39 AM EDT. The image and explanation belong to their creators. OpenOrbit is not affiliated with or endorsed by NASA.