Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Aurora over Karkonosze Mountains

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 12, 2024 is “Aurora over Karkonosze Mountains,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Daniel Koszela). The original explanation runs about 164 words.

Purple striped aurora cover a star filled sky. Mountain peaks are visible on the sides, as well as a futuristic looking building on the right side. City lights are visible in the valley down below. Please see the explanation for more detail
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Daniel Koszela Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“It was the first time ever. At least, the first time this photographer had ever seen aurora from his home mountains.”

— APOD editors, June 12, 2024

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
June 12, 2024
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Daniel Koszela
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 164 words

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