Astronomy Picture of the Day · August 11, 1999

A Meteor Over the Anza-Borrego Desert

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 11, 1999 is “A Meteor Over the Anza-Borrego Desert,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Jerry Schad (SDMC)). The original explanation runs about 127 words.

From the explanation

“Meteors will be flashing across your skies over the next two nights . Specifically, the Perseid Meteor Shower should be at its best just before each morning’s dawn.”

— APOD editors, August 11, 1999

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At a glance

Date: August 11, 1999
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Jerry Schad (SDMC)
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 127 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, August 11, 1999 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-1999-august-11-a-meteor-over-the-anza-borrego-desert

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