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Geminids of the North

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 15, 2017 is “Geminids of the North,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Yin Hao). The original explanation runs about 199 words.

Geminids of the North
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Yin Hao Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Earth’s annual Geminid meteor shower did not disappoint as our fair planet plowed through dust from active asteroid 3200 Phaethon. Captured in this northern hemisphere nightscape, the meteors stream away from the shower’s radiant in Gemini .”

— APOD editors, December 15, 2017

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
December 15, 2017
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Yin Hao
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 199 words

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