Astronomy Picture of the Day · November 20, 2002

Leonids vs. The Moon

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 20, 2002 is “Leonids vs. The Moon,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Frank Sapp). The original explanation runs about 163 words.

From the explanation

“Beautiful and bright, the 2002 Leonid meteors battled against glaring moonlight . This winning example, from Tuesday morning skies above Laughlin, Nevada, USA, finds an undaunted Leonid streaking between the familiar constellation of Orion (left) and an overexposed full Moon.”

— APOD editors, November 20, 2002

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: November 20, 2002
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Frank Sapp
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 163 words

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The Moon Orion Meteors

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, November 20, 2002 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2002-november-20-leonids-vs-the-moon

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