Astronomy Picture of the Day · August 13, 2004

Perseid Fireball Over Japan

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 13, 2004 is “Perseid Fireball Over Japan,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Katsuhiro Mouri & Shuji Kobayashi ( Nagoya City Science Museum / Planetarium )). The original explanation runs about 160 words.

From the explanation

“Enjoying the bright Moon’s absence from early morning skies, observers around the world reported lovely displays during this year’s Perseid meteor shower . As anticipated, peak rates were about one meteor per minute.”

— APOD editors, August 13, 2004

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: August 13, 2004
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Katsuhiro Mouri & Shuji Kobayashi ( Nagoya City Science Museum / Planetarium )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 160 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, August 13, 2004 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2004-august-13-perseid-fireball-over-japan

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