Friday, February 13, 2015

APOD 3.4



This photo was taken on Jokulsaron  beach in Iceland. The Ice at the bottom of picture shows how fitting the name is. The full moon reflects off the ice which gives a glowing, sparkling image at the bottom of the picture. The halo around the moon is caused by ice particles refracting the moon light. Jupiter can be seen to the left. A restless magnetosphere and solar winds cause the aurora in the top of the photo. A very calm picture that reflects the beauty of earth and space. 

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