Astronomy Picture of the Day · December 22, 1998

Dawn of the Leonids

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 22, 1998 is “Dawn of the Leonids,” an image. It is credited to Credit: Yan On Sheung. The original explanation runs about 115 words.

From the explanation

“Many of the 1998 Leonid shower meteors were so bright they could be seen even during sunrise. The above photograph was taken near the dawn of November 16 close to Hong Kong , China.”

— APOD editors, December 22, 1998

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At a glance

Date: December 22, 1998
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Yan On Sheung
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 115 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, December 22, 1998 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-1998-december-22-dawn-of-the-leonids

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