Comet NEOWISE Seen in an Aurora-Filled Sky

Thursday, July 16, 2020 - 11:50 in Astronomy & Space

Comet NEOWISE is visible in an aurora-filled sky in this photo by Aurorasaurus Ambassador Donna Lach. The photo was taken early on July 14, 2020, in western Manitoba, Canada. The purple ribbon-like structure to the left is STEVE, an aurora-related phenomenon discovered with the help of citizen scientists working with the Aurorasaurus project. The bright streak near the top of the image is a meteor. News Article Type: Homepage ArticlesPublished: Thursday, July 16, 2020 - 12:39

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