Astronomy Picture of the Day · January 5, 2009

Comet and Meteor

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 5, 2009 is “Comet and Meteor,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Babak Tafreshi ( TWAN )). The original explanation runs about 130 words.

From the explanation

“This meteor streaking toward the horizon through the early morning sky of January 4th is from the annual Quadrantid meteor shower. Aligned with the shower’s radiant point high in the north (off the top of the view), the meteor trail passes to the right of bright bluish star Beta Scorpii .”

— APOD editors, January 5, 2009

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: January 5, 2009
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Babak Tafreshi ( TWAN )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 130 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, January 5, 2009 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2009-january-5-comet-and-meteor

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