Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Perseid Fireball at Sunset Crater

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 19, 2016 is “Perseid Fireball at Sunset Crater,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Jeremy Perez). The original explanation runs about 114 words.

Perseid Fireball at Sunset Crater
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Jeremy Perez Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“On the night of August 12, this bright Perseid meteor flashed above volcanic Sunset Crater National Monument, Arizona, USA, planet Earth . Streaking along the summer Milky Way, its initial color is likely due to the shower meteor’s characteristically high speed.”

— APOD editors, August 19, 2016

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
August 19, 2016
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Jeremy Perez
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 114 words

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