Astronomy Picture of the Day · November 20, 2009

Meteor between the Clouds

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 20, 2009 is “Meteor between the Clouds,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Victor van Wulfen). The original explanation runs about 96 words.

From the explanation

“This bright meteor streaked through dark night skies over Sutherland , South Africa on November 15. Potentially part of the annual Leonid meteor shower, its sudden, brilliant appearance, likened to a camera’s flash, was captured by chance as it passed between two clouds.”

— APOD editors, November 20, 2009

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: November 20, 2009
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Victor van Wulfen
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 96 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, November 20, 2009 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2009-november-20-meteor-between-the-clouds

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