Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Bright Meteor, Starry Sky
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 19, 2021 is “Bright Meteor, Starry Sky,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Miguel Claro ( TWAN , Dark Sky Alqueva )). The original explanation runs about 133 words.
From the explanation
“Plowing through Earth’s atmosphere at 60 kilometers per second, this bright perseid meteor streaks along a starry Milky Way. Captured in dark Portugal skies on August 12, it moves right to left through the frame.”
— APOD editors, August 19, 2021
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- August 19, 2021
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Miguel Claro ( TWAN , Dark Sky Alqueva )
- Copyright
- Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 133 words