Astronomy Picture of the Day · December 12, 2009

Geminid Meteor over Monument Valley

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 12, 2009 is “Geminid Meteor over Monument Valley,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Wally Pacholka (AstroPics.com, TWAN )). The original explanation runs about 167 words.

From the explanation

“The Geminids are expected to put on a good show this year. Created as planet Earth sweeps through dusty debris from extinct comet Phaethon , the annual Geminid meteor shower is predicted to peak on December 14th, around 0510 UT (12:10am EST).”

— APOD editors, December 12, 2009

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: December 12, 2009
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Wally Pacholka (AstroPics.com, TWAN )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 167 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, December 12, 2009 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2009-december-12-geminid-meteor-over-monument-valley

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