Astronomy Picture of the Day · December 30, 2021

The Further Tail of Comet Leonard

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 30, 2021 is “The Further Tail of Comet Leonard,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Daniele Gasparri). The original explanation runs about 165 words.

From the explanation

“Comet Leonard , brightest comet of 2021, is at the lower left of these two panels captured on December 29 in dark Atacama desert skies. Heading for its perihelion on January 3 Comet Leonard’s visible tail has grown.”

— APOD editors, December 30, 2021

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: December 30, 2021
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Daniele Gasparri
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 165 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, December 30, 2021 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2021-december-30-the-further-tail-of-comet-leonard

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