Astronomy Picture of the Day · November 5, 2002

Leonids Over Joshua Tree National Park

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 5, 2002 is “Leonids Over Joshua Tree National Park,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Wally Pacholka (Astropics) & Tony Hallas (Astrophoto)). The original explanation runs about 159 words.

From the explanation

“This year’s Leonid Meteor Shower is predicted to have two peaks, like last year’s. The first peak should come at about 04:00 hours Universal Time (UT) on November 19 and be primarily visible from Western Europe before sunrise.”

— APOD editors, November 5, 2002

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: November 5, 2002
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Wally Pacholka (Astropics) & Tony Hallas (Astrophoto)
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 159 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, November 5, 2002 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2002-november-5-leonids-over-joshua-tree-national-park

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