APOD from 2025-02-10
Auroral Hummingbird over Norway
A vivid aurora resembling a large hummingbird was captured by a sensitive camera in Norway. Visible during blue hour, the aurora's real 3D shape differs from its appearance due to atmospheric effects. Auroras form when solar explosions send particles that excite atmospheric gases.
HD image at https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap250210.html#space #astronomy #earth
Auroral Hummingbird over Norway
A vivid aurora resembling a large hummingbird was captured by a sensitive camera in Norway. Visible during blue hour, the aurora's real 3D shape differs from its appearance due to atmospheric effects. Auroras form when solar explosions send particles that excite atmospheric gases.
HD image at https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap250210.html#space #astronomy #earth
APOD: 2025 February 10 – Auroral Hummingbird over Norway
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