Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Lyrids in Southern Skies
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 24, 2014 is “Lyrids in Southern Skies,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Yuri Beletsky ( Las Campanas Observatory , Carnegie Institution )). The original explanation runs about 125 words.
From the explanation
“Earth’s annual Lyrid meteor shower peaked before dawn on April 22nd, as our fair planet plowed through dust from the tail of long-period comet Thatcher . Even in the dry and dark Atacama desert along Chile’s Pacific coast, light from a last quarter Moon made the night sky bright, washing out fainter meteor streaks.”
— APOD editors, April 24, 2014
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- April 24, 2014
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Yuri Beletsky ( Las Campanas Observatory , Carnegie Institution )
- Copyright
- Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 125 words