Astronomy Picture of the Day · March 4, 2024

Light Pillars Over Inner Mongolia

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 4, 2024 is “Light Pillars Over Inner Mongolia,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: N. D. Liao). The original explanation runs about 128 words.

Numerous thin pillars of light connect a landscape filled with snow to a star filled sky. The Big Dipper can be seen through the colorful pillars. Please see the explanation for more detailed information. — Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: N. D. Liao Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“What’s happening across that field? Pictured here are not auroras but nearby light pillars , a phenomenon typically much closer.”

— APOD editors, March 4, 2024

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: March 4, 2024
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: N. D. Liao
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 128 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, March 4, 2024 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2024-march-4-light-pillars-over-inner-mongolia

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