Astronomy Picture of the Day · December 17, 2013

Geminid Meteors over Teide Volcano

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 17, 2013 is “Geminid Meteors over Teide Volcano,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Juan Carlos Casado ( TWAN , Earth and Stars )). The original explanation runs about 179 words.

From the explanation

“On some nights it rains meteors. Peaking two nights ago, asteroid dust streaked through the dark skies of Earth, showering down during the annual Geminids meteor shower .”

— APOD editors, December 17, 2013

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At a glance

Date: December 17, 2013
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Juan Carlos Casado ( TWAN , Earth and Stars )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 179 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, December 17, 2013 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2013-december-17-geminid-meteors-over-teide-volcano

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