Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Colorful Aurora over New Zealand

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 16, 2024 is “Colorful Aurora over New Zealand,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Tristian McDonald). The original explanation runs about 172 words.

A night sky is shown that appears mostly red due to pervasive aurora. In the foreground is covered by watery grasslands. Clouds are visible above the horizon. Thin green aurora are visible toward the top of the frame. In the background one
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Tristian McDonald Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Sometimes the night sky is full of surprises. Take the sky over Lindis Pass , South Island , New Zealand one-night last week.”

— APOD editors, October 16, 2024

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
October 16, 2024
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Tristian McDonald
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 172 words

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Source

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