Astronomy Picture of the Day · December 11, 2010

Meteor in the Desert Sky

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 11, 2010 is “Meteor in the Desert Sky,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Wally Pacholka (AstroPics.com, TWAN )). The original explanation runs about 130 words.

From the explanation

“Created as planet Earth sweeps through dusty debris from mysterious, asteroid-like, 3200 Phaethon , the annual Geminid Meteor Shower should be the best meteor shower of the year. The Geminids are predicted to peak on the night of December 13/14, but you can start watching for Geminid meteors this weekend.”

— APOD editors, December 11, 2010

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: December 11, 2010
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Wally Pacholka (AstroPics.com, 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, December 11, 2010 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2010-december-11-meteor-in-the-desert-sky

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