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Geminid Meteor Shower over Dashanbao Wetlands

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 13, 2013 is “Geminid Meteor Shower over Dashanbao Wetlands,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Jeff Dai). The original explanation runs about 148 words.

Geminid Meteor Shower over Dashanbao Wetlands
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Jeff Dai Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“The annual Geminid meteor shower is raining down on planet Earth this week. Despite the waxing gibbous moonlight, the reliable Geminids should be enjoyable tonight (night of December 13/14) near the shower’s peak.”

— APOD editors, December 13, 2013

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
December 13, 2013
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Jeff Dai
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 148 words

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