Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Meteors Over Quebec

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 16, 2010 is “Meteors Over Quebec,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Rmi Boucher). The original explanation runs about 165 words.

Meteors Over Quebec
Credit & Copyright: Rmi Boucher Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Meteors streaked through the sky above many of Earth’s cities last week, but nobody was hurt, and no damage has been reported.”

— APOD editors, August 16, 2010

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
August 16, 2010
Type
Image
Credit
Credit & Copyright: Rmi Boucher
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 165 words

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