Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Mars and Meteor over Jade Dragon Snow Mountain

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 21, 2020 is “Mars and Meteor over Jade Dragon Snow Mountain,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Jeff Dai ( TWAN )). The original explanation runs about 93 words.

Mars and Meteor over Jade Dragon Snow Mountain
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Jeff Dai ( TWAN ) Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“A brilliant yellowish celestial beacon, Mars still dazzles in the night. Peering between clouds the wandering planet was briefly joined by the flash of a meteor in this moonless dark sky on November 18.”

— APOD editors, November 21, 2020

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
November 21, 2020
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 93 words

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Source

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