Astronomy Picture of the Day · October 13, 2024

Aurora Timelapse Over Italian Alps

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 13, 2024 is “Aurora Timelapse Over Italian Alps,” a video. The video is copyrighted by its creator (Video Credit & Copyright: Cristian Bigontina). The original explanation runs about 151 words.

From the explanation

“Did you see last night’s aurora? This question was relevant around much of the world a few days ago because a powerful auroral storm became visible unusually far from the Earth’s poles.”

— APOD editors, October 13, 2024

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At a glance

Date: October 13, 2024
Type: Video
Credit: Credit: Video Credit & Copyright: Cristian Bigontina
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 151 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, October 13, 2024 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2024-october-13-aurora-timelapse-over-italian-alps

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