Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Twisting Meteor Train
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 27, 1998 is “Twisting Meteor Train,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit and Copyright: Tom Bailey (Des Moines Astronomical Society)). The original explanation runs about 74 words.
From the explanation
“Blazing through the sky at 70 kilometers per second, 100 kilometers or so above planet Earth, many bright Leonid meteors left behind a persistent, smoke-like trail of glowing, hot, ionized gas. Twisting in high altitude winds, these trails or trains typically were visible for many minutes.”
— APOD editors, November 27, 1998
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- November 27, 1998
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit and Copyright: Tom Bailey (Des Moines Astronomical Society)
- Copyright
- Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 74 words