Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Cyclone Paths on Planet Earth

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 15, 2021 is “Cyclone Paths on Planet Earth,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: National Hurricane Center , NOAA , NASA ; Processing: Nilfanion (via Wikipedia ). The original explanation runs about 155 words.

The picture shows a the paths of tropical storms across Earth from 1985 to 2005. Please see the explanation for more detailed information.
Credit: Image Credit: National Hurricane Center , NOAA , NASA ; Processing: Nilfanion (via Wikipedia ) Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Where on Earth do cyclones go? Usually known as hurricanes when in the Atlantic Ocean and typhoons when in the Pacific, the featured map shows the path of all major storms from 1985 through 2005.”

— APOD editors, September 15, 2021

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
September 15, 2021
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit: National Hurricane Center , NOAA , NASA ; Processing: Nilfanion (via Wikipedia )
Copyright
No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 155 words

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