Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

1998 Leonid Fireball

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 12, 1999 is “1998 Leonid Fireball,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Lorenzo Lovato). The original explanation runs about 134 words.

1998 Leonid Fireball
Credit & Copyright: Lorenzo Lovato Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Will this be the year ? Last year’s Leonid meteor shower did not produce the meteor storm many had hoped for.”

— APOD editors, November 12, 1999

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
November 12, 1999
Type
Image
Credit
Credit & Copyright: Lorenzo Lovato
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 134 words

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