Astronomy Picture of the Day · November 24, 1999

A Leonids Meteor Storm in 1999

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 24, 1999 is “A Leonids Meteor Storm in 1999,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Juan Carlos Casado). The original explanation runs about 156 words.

From the explanation

“The 1999 Leonids meteor shower was not equally good for everybody. Only observers in Europe and the Middle East with clear skies near 2 am (UTC) on 1999 November 18 saw rates shoot up to a meteor every few seconds.”

— APOD editors, November 24, 1999

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: November 24, 1999
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Juan Carlos Casado
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 156 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, November 24, 1999 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-1999-november-24-a-leonids-meteor-storm-in-1999

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