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Nacreous Clouds over Sweden

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 1, 2025 is “Nacreous Clouds over Sweden,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Vojan Höfer). The original explanation runs about 92 words.

Nacreous Clouds over Sweden
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Vojan Höfer Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Vivid and lustrous, wafting iridescent waves of color wash across this skyscape from northern Sweden. Known as nacreous clouds or mother-of-pearl clouds, they are rare.”

— APOD editors, February 1, 2025

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
February 1, 2025
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Vojan Höfer
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 92 words

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