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A Glorious View

The Terra satellite captured a rainbow-like optical phenomenon called a glory over the Pacific Ocean. Water droplets within clouds scatter light to produce the effect.


NASA image courtesy Jeff Schmaltz, LANCE MODIS Rapid Response. Caption by Adam Voiland.

Published June 27, 2012
Data acquired June 21, 2012

Source:
Terra > MODIS
Collection:
MODIS Rapid Response