Astronomy Picture of the Day · November 16, 1997

The Leonid Meteor Shower

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 16, 1997 is “The Leonid Meteor Shower,” an image. It is credited to Credit: P. Jenniskens (NASA /Ames). The original explanation runs about 136 words.

From the explanation

“The Leonid Meteor Shower will likely reach its peak in the early hours this Monday morning. Though the Moon will be bright, Leo , the shower’s radiant point , will be well above the eastern horizon from Western North America and the Pacific region during this period.”

— APOD editors, November 16, 1997

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: November 16, 1997
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: P. Jenniskens (NASA /Ames)
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 136 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, November 16, 1997 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-1997-november-16-the-leonid-meteor-shower

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