Astronomy Picture of the Day · November 25, 1998

A Leonid Bolide Over Kansas

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 25, 1998 is “A Leonid Bolide Over Kansas,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: V. Winter & J. Dudley, ICSTARS Astronomy). The original explanation runs about 106 words.

From the explanation

“The 1998 Leonid Meteor Shower featured many bright events. Extremely bright meteors, known as bolides or fireballs , can briefly glow brighter than the full moon .”

— APOD editors, November 25, 1998

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At a glance

Date: November 25, 1998
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: V. Winter & J. Dudley, ICSTARS Astronomy
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 106 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, November 25, 1998 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-1998-november-25-a-leonid-bolide-over-kansas

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