Astronomy Picture of the Day · August 15, 2014

Perseid in Moonlight

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 15, 2014 is “Perseid in Moonlight,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Amir Hossein Abolfath ( TWAN )). The original explanation runs about 152 words.

From the explanation

“Bright moonlight from a Full Moon near perigee illuminates the night and casts shadows in this skyscape from central Iran . Taken on August 12, near the peak of the annual Perseid meteor shower the exposure also captures a bright and colorful perseid streak above the shady tree in the foreground.”

— APOD editors, August 15, 2014

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: August 15, 2014
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Amir Hossein Abolfath ( TWAN )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 152 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, August 15, 2014 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2014-august-15-perseid-in-moonlight

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