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Lyrid Meteor Streak

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 23, 2020 is “Lyrid Meteor Streak,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Zolt Levay). The original explanation runs about 134 words.

Lyrid Meteor Streak
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Zolt Levay Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Earth’s annual Lyrid Meteor Shower peaked before dawn yesterday, as our fair planet plowed through debris from the tail of long-period comet Thatcher.”

— APOD editors, April 23, 2020

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
April 23, 2020
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Zolt Levay
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 134 words

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Source

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