Thursday, June 21, 2018

APOD - Northern Lights and Noctilucent Clouds

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2018 June 21
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Northern Lights and Noctilucent Clouds
Image Credit & Copyright: Adrien Mauduit

Explanation: Skies after the near-solstice sunset on June 17 are reflected in this calm lake. The tranquil twilight scene was captured near Bashaw, Alberta, Canada, northern planet Earth. Usually spotted at high latitudes in summer months, night shining or noctilucent clouds hang just above the horizon, transfusing light into a darker sky. Near the edge of space, the icy apparitions are condensations on meteoric dust or volcanic ash still in sunlight at extreme altitudes. Also near the edge of space on this short northern night, solar activity triggered the lovely apparition of aurora borealis or northern lights.

Solstice Today: 10:07 UTC
Tomorrow's picture: galaxy in a crystal ball


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