Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Leonid Fireball over Tenerife

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 22, 2011 is “Leonid Fireball over Tenerife,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Juergen Rendtel ( AIP Potsdam ), IMO). The original explanation runs about 174 words.

Leonid Fireball over Tenerife
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Juergen Rendtel ( AIP Potsdam ), IMO Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Historically active, this year’s Leonid meteor shower was diminished by bright moonlight . Still, faithful night sky watchers did see the shower peak on November 18 and even the glare of moonlight didn’t come close to masking this brilliant fireball meteor.”

— APOD editors, November 22, 2011

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
November 22, 2011
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Juergen Rendtel ( AIP Potsdam ), IMO
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 174 words

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