Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
A Blazing Fireball between the Orion Nebula and Rigel
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 16, 2015 is “A Blazing Fireball between the Orion Nebula and Rigel,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Ivo Scheggia). The original explanation runs about 218 words.
From the explanation
“What’s happening to that meteor? A few days ago, a bright fireball was photographed from the Alps mountain range in Switzerland as it blazed across the sky.”
— APOD editors, November 16, 2015
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- November 16, 2015
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Ivo Scheggia
- Copyright
- Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 218 words