Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Lyrids in Southern Skies
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 27, 2017 is “Lyrids in Southern Skies,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Yuri Beletsky ( Carnegie Las Campanas Observatory , TWAN )). The original explanation runs about 136 words.
From the explanation
“Earth’s annual Lyrid meteor shower peaked before dawn on April 22nd, as our fair planet plowed through dust from the tail of long-period comet Thatcher . Seen from the high, dark, and dry Atacama desert a waning crescent Moon and brilliant Venus join Lyrid meteor streaks in this composited view.”
— APOD editors, April 27, 2017
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- April 27, 2017
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Yuri Beletsky ( Carnegie Las Campanas Observatory , TWAN )
- Copyright
- Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 136 words