Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

A Daytime Fireball in 1944

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 16, 2000 is “A Daytime Fireball in 1944,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Norman Appleton). The original explanation runs about 110 words.

A Daytime Fireball in 1944
Credit & Copyright: Norman Appleton Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“While stationed in central Africa in December 1944, Norman Appleton witnessed a meteor so bright he remembered it his entire life. Right before his eyes a tremendous smoking fireball streaked across the daytime sky.”

— APOD editors, November 16, 2000

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
November 16, 2000
Type
Image
Credit
Credit & Copyright: Norman Appleton
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 110 words

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