Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Water Found in Space Rock
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 7, 1999 is “Water Found in Space Rock,” an image. It is credited to Credit: Michael E. Zolensky (JSC) et al., NASA. The original explanation runs about 172 words.
From the explanation
“What would you do if it rained blue water from space? On 1998 March 22, no umbrella was needed, as the blue water came attached to a stony meteorite that landed in Monahans , Texas .”
— APOD editors, September 7, 1999
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- September 7, 1999
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Michael E. Zolensky (JSC) et al., NASA
- Copyright
- No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 172 words