Astronomy Picture of the Day · November 28, 2022

Leonid Meteors Through Orion

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 28, 2022 is “Leonid Meteors Through Orion,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Luo Hongyang). The original explanation runs about 159 words.

The featured image is a composite showing many meteors trails streaking across a sky featuring the familiar constellation of Orion. In the foreground two people sit in adjoining chairs facing away from the camera, one holding a wand with a — Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Luo Hongyang Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Where will the next meteor appear? Even during a meteor shower, it is practically impossible to know.”

— APOD editors, November 28, 2022

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: November 28, 2022
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Luo Hongyang
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 159 words