EPOD - a service of USRA

The Earth Science Picture of the Day (EPOD) highlights the diverse processes and phenomena which shape our planet and our lives. EPOD will collect and archive photos, imagery, graphics, and artwork with short explanatory
captions and links exemplifying features within the Earth system. The
community is invited to contribute digital imagery, short captions and
relevant links.


Wafer Thin Moon and Pumpkin Sky

October 31, 2022


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Photographer: Matthew Chin
Summary Author: Matthew Chin; Jim Foster
Can you spot the sliver of the crescent Moon? Because it was only about
1.3% illuminated when this photo was snapped, at dawn on June 28, 2022,
it isn’t exactly conspicuous against the pumpkin-colored sky. As night
has now lost its grip, hordes of bats are returning to their caves
(could this be the source of the dark smudge at lower right?) and other
spooky, nocturnal creatures will soon be asleep in their lairs. Photo
taken in Yuen Long, Hong Kong, on June 28, 2022, at 05:12 a.m. local
time.

Yuen Long, Hong Kong Coordinates: 22.4445, 114.0222


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Night Sky Links

* Space Weather Live
* Space Weather Live Forum
* About the Moon
* American Meteor Society
* Arbeitskreises Meteore e.V.
* Global City Lights
* Heavens Above Home Page
* The International Meteor Organization
* Lunar and Planetary Institute
* MoonConnection
* NASA Eclipse Web Page
* Understanding The Moon Phases

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EPOD - a service of USRA

The Earth Science Picture of the Day (EPOD) highlights the diverse processes and phenomena which shape our planet and our lives. EPOD will collect and archive photos, imagery, graphics, and artwork with short explanatory
captions and links exemplifying features within the Earth system. The
community is invited to contribute digital imagery, short captions and
relevant links.


Thunderstorm and Rainbow over Zagreb, Croatia

October 06, 2022

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Photographer: Neven Tandaric
Summary Authors: Neven Tandaric; Jim Foster
The photo at top shows the approach of a nasty thunderstorm over
Zagreb, Croatia, as observed on September 11, 2022. Note that the
precipitation shaft associated with this storm cell is quite
obvious and is likely an indication of strong winds.

The bottom photo shows a beautiful high-arching rainbow that could
be seen as the storm departed. A portion of the secondary rainbow
is clearly visible at upper right. This fainter bow results from a
second internal reflection in the raindrops. The darker strip of sky
between the primary and secondary bows is known as Alexander's Dark
Band.

Zagreb, Croatia Coordinates: 45.7974397, 15.9399371


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Atmospheric Effects Links

* Atmospheric Optics
* Optic Picture of Day: Gruppo Astrofili Galileo Galilei
* Color and Light in Nature
* The Colors of Twillight and Sunset
* Refraction Index
* Image Gallery: Atmospheric Effects
* What is a Rainbow?

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EPOD - a service of USRA

The Earth Science Picture of the Day (EPOD) highlights the diverse processes and phenomena which shape our planet and our lives. EPOD will collect and archive photos, imagery, graphics, and artwork with short explanatory
captions and links exemplifying features within the Earth system. The
community is invited to contribute digital imagery, short captions and
relevant links.


Double Cloud Shadow off the Coast of Croatia

December 06, 2022

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Photographer: Maja Kraljik
Summary Author: Maja Kraljik; Jim Foster
As I photographed a cumulus congestus cloud over the northwestern
Adriatic Sea, off the coast of Croatia, I noticed that it was backlit
by the near mid-day Sun. As this cloud grew and developed, an
eye-catching double shadow began to appear immediately above it.
Projected shadows may be observed when the cloud’s shadow is cast upon
a thin layer of dust, haze or other aerosols. In this case
the source of dust was likely the Sahara Desert. Such shadows are
typically seen when looking within about 10 degrees of the solar
disk. Note also the crepuscular rays -- above the cloud top. Photo
taken on October 3, 2021, at 11:30 a.m. local time.

Photo details: ISO 80; f8; 1/250 second exposure.

Northwest Adriatic Sea, Croatia Coordinates: 45.442096, 13.508952


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Atmospheric Effects Links

* Atmospheric Optics
* Optic Picture of Day: Gruppo Astrofili Galileo Galilei
* Color and Light in Nature
* The Colors of Twillight and Sunset
* Refraction Index
* Image Gallery: Atmospheric Effects
* What is a Rainbow?

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