Subj : ES Picture of the Day 06  2022
To   : All
From : Dan Richter
Date : Wed Jul 06 2022 12:01:08

 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.


 Cloud Corona Over the SIerra Nevada

   July 06, 2022

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   Photographer:  Roberta Piazza Gordon

   Summary Authors:  Roberta Piazza Gordon;  Cadan Cummings

   Shown above is a  cloud corona spotted on a spring morning in the
    Sierra Nevada mountain range of California. Coronae are formed when
   cloud droplets diffract incoming light from the Sun or Moon, which
   produces a colorful region of light  interference. Typically, the
   most vividly colored coronae are produced by tiny cloud droplets that
   are uniform in size. Remember to always  take safety precautions
   when viewing the Sun. Photo taken on March 15, 2022.

     * Kernville, California Coordinates: 35.755, -118.425

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     *  Refraction Index
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