Astronomy Picture of the Day · December 25, 2022

Geminids and the Mittens

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 25, 2022 is “Geminids and the Mittens,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Chuck Derus). The original explanation runs about 159 words.

From the explanation

“Asteroid 3200 Phaethon’s annual gift to planet Earth always arrives in December . Otherwise known as the Geminid meteor shower, the source of the meteroid stream is dust shed along the orbit of the mysterious asteroid .”

— APOD editors, December 25, 2022

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: December 25, 2022
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Chuck Derus
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 159 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, December 25, 2022 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2022-december-25-geminids-and-the-mittens

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