Astronomy Picture of the Day · May 1, 2009

Lyrid Meteor and Milky Way

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 1, 2009 is “Lyrid Meteor and Milky Way,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Tony Rowell / Astrophotostore.com). The original explanation runs about 132 words.

From the explanation

“On April 22nd, the Lyrid Meteor Shower visited planet Earth’s sky, an annual shower produced as the Earth plows through dust from the tail of comet Thatcher . Usually Lyrid meteor watchers see only a drizzle.”

— APOD editors, May 1, 2009

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: May 1, 2009
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Tony Rowell / Astrophotostore.com
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 132 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, May 1, 2009 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2009-may-1-lyrid-meteor-and-milky-way

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