Astronomy Picture of the Day · April 23, 2015

Meteor in the Milky Way

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 23, 2015 is “Meteor in the Milky Way,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright : Marko Korosec). The original explanation runs about 150 words.

From the explanation

“Earth’s April showers include the Lyrid Meteor Shower , observed for more than 2,000 years when the planet makes its annual passage through the dust stream of long-period Comet Thatcher.”

— APOD editors, April 23, 2015

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: April 23, 2015
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright : Marko Korosec
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 150 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, April 23, 2015 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2015-april-23-meteor-in-the-milky-way

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