Astronomy Picture of the Day . ... 31.05.2014 . ... Credit Copyright: James Garlick Explanation: This clear night skyscape captures the colorful glow of aurora australis , the southern lights, just outside the port city of Hobart, Tasmania, Australia, planet Earth . ... Used to receive data from spacebased Earth observing instruments, including NASA's MODIS and SeaWiFS , the station was decommissioned in 2011 and dismantled only recently, shortly after the picture was taken on April 30. ... April . ...