Aurora observed over Indian Ocean

Aurora observed over Indian Ocean

An aurora is pictured from aboard the Japanese icebreaker Shirase sailing in the Indian Ocean for Antarctica in the evening of Dec. 5, 2016. Crew members rushed to the deck with cameras to record the natural light display. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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  • 2016/12/06 10:51:09
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