Astronomy Picture of the Day · August 13, 2015

Moonless Meteors and the Milky Way

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 13, 2015 is “Moonless Meteors and the Milky Way,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Petr Horálek). The original explanation runs about 158 words.

From the explanation

“Have you watched the Perseid meteor shower ? Though the annual shower’s predicted peak was last night, meteor activity should continue tonight (August 13/14), best enjoyed by just looking up in clear, dark skies after midnight.”

— APOD editors, August 13, 2015

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: August 13, 2015
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Petr Horálek
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 158 words

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The Moon The Milky Way Meteors

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, August 13, 2015 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2015-august-13-moonless-meteors-and-the-milky-way

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