Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Good Morning Leonid

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 23, 2018 is “Good Morning Leonid,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Stephane Vetter ( Nuits sacrées ), TWAN). The original explanation runs about 114 words.

Good Morning Leonid
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Stephane Vetter ( Nuits sacrées ), TWAN Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“On November 17, just an hour before sunrise, this bright and colorful meteor flashed through clear predawn skies. Above a sea of clouds this striking autumn morning’s moment was captured from Hochblauen , a prominent 1165 meter high summit in southern Germany’s Black Forest.”

— APOD editors, November 23, 2018

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
November 23, 2018
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Stephane Vetter ( Nuits sacrées ), TWAN
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 114 words

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Source

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