Astronomy Picture of the Day · December 13, 2019

Full Moon Geminids

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 13, 2019 is “Full Moon Geminids,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Juan Carlos Casado ( TWAN )). The original explanation runs about 172 words.

From the explanation

“The dependable annual Geminid meteor shower will be near its peak tonight (December 13/14) and before tomorrow’s dawn. As Earth crosses through the dusty trail of active asteroid 3200 Phaethon the meteors will flash through the sky from the shower’s radiant in Gemini.”

— APOD editors, December 13, 2019

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: December 13, 2019
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Juan Carlos Casado ( TWAN )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 172 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, December 13, 2019 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2019-december-13-full-moon-geminids

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