Astronomy Picture of the Day · November 16, 1998

Leonids 1998: A Safe Meteor Storm

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 16, 1998 is “Leonids 1998: A Safe Meteor Storm,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: W. Pacholka). The original explanation runs about 125 words.

From the explanation

“You’re in no danger. During the meteor storm occurring tonight and tomorrow, thousands of bits of ice and rock will likely rain onto the Earth .”

— APOD editors, November 16, 1998

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: November 16, 1998
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: W. Pacholka
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 125 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, November 16, 1998 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-1998-november-16-leonids-1998-a-safe-meteor-storm

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