Astronomy Picture of the Day · August 15, 2019

The Perseids and the Plough

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 15, 2019 is “The Perseids and the Plough,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Jeff Dai ( TWAN )). The original explanation runs about 137 words.

From the explanation

“Despite interfering moonlight, many denizens of planet Earth were able to watch this year’s Perseid meteor shower . This pastoral scene includes local skygazers admiring the shower’s brief, heavenly flashes in predawn hours near peak activity on August 13 from Nalati Grassland in Xinjiang, China.”

— APOD editors, August 15, 2019

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: August 15, 2019
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Jeff Dai ( TWAN )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 137 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, August 15, 2019 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2019-august-15-the-perseids-and-the-plough

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