Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Quadrantids
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 9, 2019 is “Quadrantids,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Daniel López ( El Cielo de Canarias )). The original explanation runs about 174 words.
From the explanation
“Named for a forgotten constellation , the Quadrantid Meteor Shower is an annual event for planet Earth’s northern hemisphere skygazers It usually peaks briefly in the cold, early morning hours of January 4. The shower’s radiant on the sky lies within the old, astronomically obsolete constellation Quadrans Muralis .”
— APOD editors, January 9, 2019
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- January 9, 2019
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Daniel López ( El Cielo de Canarias )
- Copyright
- Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 174 words