Astronomy Picture of the Day · April 28, 2022

Lyrid of the Lake

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 28, 2022 is “Lyrid of the Lake,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Jeff Dai ( TWAN )). The original explanation runs about 114 words.

From the explanation

“In the early hours of April 24 this bright Lyrid meteor flashed along the central Milky Way. For a moment, it cast a bright reflection across Lake Nian, Yunnan province, China.”

— APOD editors, April 28, 2022

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: April 28, 2022
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 114 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, April 28, 2022 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2022-april-28-lyrid-of-the-lake

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