Astronomy Picture of the Day · December 2, 1999

1999 Leonid Fireball

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 2, 1999 is “1999 Leonid Fireball,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Arne Danielsen). The original explanation runs about 143 words.

From the explanation

“Most Leonid meteoroids, the bits of comet debris which produce the annual Leonid meteor shower , range from a mere millimeter to a centimeter in diameter. Yet these cosmic grains of sand and gravel can put on quite a spectacular show .”

— APOD editors, December 2, 1999

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: December 2, 1999
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Arne Danielsen
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 143 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, December 2, 1999 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-1999-december-02-1999-leonid-fireball

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