Astronomy Picture of the Day · August 20, 2004

Raining Perseids

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 20, 2004 is “Raining Perseids,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Fred Bruenjes). The original explanation runs about 140 words.

From the explanation

“Comet dust rained down on planet Earth last week, streaking through dark skies in the annual Perseid meteor shower .”

— APOD editors, August 20, 2004

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At a glance

Date: August 20, 2004
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Fred Bruenjes
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 140 words

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Comets Meteors

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, August 20, 2004 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2004-august-20-raining-perseids

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