Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Geminid Fireball over Mount Balang

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 17, 2014 is “Geminid Fireball over Mount Balang,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: Alvin Wu. The original explanation runs about 122 words.

Geminid Fireball over Mount Balang
Credit: Image Credit: Alvin Wu Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“This was a sky to remember. While viewing the Geminids meteor shower a few days ago, a bright fireball was captured over Mt.”

— APOD editors, December 17, 2014

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
December 17, 2014
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit: Alvin Wu
Copyright
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Explanation length
About 122 words

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