Astronomy Picture of the Day · February 4, 2025

Anticrepuscular Rays: A Rainbow Fan over Spain

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 4, 2025 is “Anticrepuscular Rays: A Rainbow Fan over Spain,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Julene Eiguren). The original explanation runs about 148 words.

A rainbow is pictured over the sea between an island and land. A series of light rays appears to connect the horizon to the rainbow. Please see the explanation for more detailed information. — Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Julene Eiguren Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Yes, but can your rainbow do this? Late in the day, the Sun set as usual toward the west.”

— APOD editors, February 4, 2025

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: February 4, 2025
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Julene Eiguren
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 148 words