Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Late Night Vallentuna

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 15, 2024 is “Late Night Vallentuna,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: P-M Hedén ( Clear Skies , TWAN )). The original explanation runs about 148 words.

Late Night Vallentuna
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: P-M Hedén ( Clear Skies , TWAN ) Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Bright Mars and even brighter Jupiter are in close conjunction just above the pine trees in this post-midnight skyscape from Vallentuna , Sweden. Taken on August 12 during a geomagnetic storm, the snapshot records the glow of aurora borealis or northern lights, beaming from the left side of the frame.”

— APOD editors, August 15, 2024

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
August 15, 2024
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: P-M Hedén ( Clear Skies , TWAN )
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 148 words

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Topics in this entry

MarsJupiterStar clustersAurorasMeteors

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Source

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