Astronomy Picture of the Day · June 9, 2024

How to Identify that Light in the Sky

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 9, 2024 is “How to Identify that Light in the Sky,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Illustration Credit & Copyright: HK ( The League of Lost Causes )). The original explanation runs about 193 words.

An illustration is shown which is a decision tree for identifying a light that might be seen in the sky. The background is gray, and the text is black in red-lined boxes. Please see the explanation for more detailed information. — Credit: Illustration Credit & Copyright: HK ( The League of Lost Causes ) Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“What is that light in the sky? The answer to one of humanity’s more common questions may emerge from a few quick observations.”

— APOD editors, June 9, 2024

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: June 9, 2024
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Illustration Credit & Copyright: HK ( The League of Lost Causes )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 193 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, June 9, 2024 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2024-june-9-how-to-identify-that-light-in-the-sky

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