Comets, fireworks and lightning OH MY! - Explanation: Sometimes the sky itself is the best show in town. On January 26, people from Perth, Australia gathered on a local beach to watch a sky light up with delights near and far. Nearby, fireworks exploded as part of Australia Day celebrations. On the far right, lightning from a thunderstorm flashed in the distance. Near the image center, though, seen through clouds, was the most unusual sight of all: Comet McNaught. http://antwrp.gsfc.nasa.gov/apod/ap070122.html The image is actually a three part panorama, digitally processed to reduce the red flare of the fireworks.

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Comets, fireworks and lightning OH MY! - Explanation: Sometimes the sky itself is the best show in town. On January 26, people from Perth, Australia gathered on a local beach to watch a sky light up with delights near and far. Nearby, fireworks exploded as part of Australia Day celebrations. On the far right, lightning from a thunderstorm flashed in the distance. Near the image center, though, seen through clouds, was the most unusual sight of all: Comet McNaught. http://antwrp.gsfc.nasa.gov/apod/ap070122.html The image is actually a three part panorama, digitally processed to reduce the red flare of the fireworks.