Astronomy Picture of the Day · November 23, 2004

Leonid Meteors Streak

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 23, 2004 is “Leonid Meteors Streak,” an image. It is credited to Credit: Night Sky Live Project. The original explanation runs about 188 words.

From the explanation

“The 2004 Leonids meteor shower had its ups and downs. Although average rates were significantly less than many previous years, as expected, at least two unexpected “ mini-outbursts ” of several bright meteors over a few minutes were reported.”

— APOD editors, November 23, 2004

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: November 23, 2004
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Night Sky Live Project
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 188 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, November 23, 2004 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2004-november-23-leonid-meteors-streak

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