Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Leonid Glowworm

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 28, 2000 is “Leonid Glowworm,” an image. It is credited to Credit: Courtesy Jack Drummond , Starfire Optical Range , AFRL. The original explanation runs about 167 words.

Leonid Glowworm
Credit: Courtesy Jack Drummond , Starfire Optical Range , AFRL Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Recent Leonid meteor showers have been rich in bright fireball meteors which leave lingering trails stretching across the night sky. These trails, or persistent trains , are mysteriously self-luminescent and do not shine by reflected light.”

— APOD editors, April 28, 2000

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
April 28, 2000
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Courtesy Jack Drummond , Starfire Optical Range , AFRL
Copyright
No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 167 words

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