Astronomy Picture of the Day · January 10, 2022

Comet Leonard's Tail Wag

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 10, 2022 is “Comet Leonard's Tail Wag,” a video. It is credited to Image Credit: NASA , NRL , STEREO -A; Processing: B. Gallagher. The original explanation runs about 165 words.

From the explanation

“Why does Comet Leonard’s tail wag? The featured time-lapse video shows the ion tail of Comet C/2021 A1 (Leonard) as it changed over ten days early last month.”

— APOD editors, January 10, 2022

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: January 10, 2022
Type: Video
Credit: Credit: Image Credit: NASA , NRL , STEREO -A; Processing: B. Gallagher
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 165 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, January 10, 2022 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2022-january-10-comet-leonards-tail-wag

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