Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Perseid Meteors over Slovakia

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 12, 2019 is “Perseid Meteors over Slovakia,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Petr Horálek). The original explanation runs about 142 words.

Perseid Meteors over Slovakia
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Petr Horálek Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Tonight is a good night to see meteors. Comet dust will rain down on planet Earth, streaking through dark skies during the peak of the annual Perseid Meteor Shower .”

— APOD editors, August 12, 2019

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
August 12, 2019
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Petr Horálek
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 142 words

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Source

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