Astronomy Picture of the Day · July 24, 2023

Chemicals Glow as a Meteor Disintegrates

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 24, 2023 is “Chemicals Glow as a Meteor Disintegrates,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Michael Kleinburger). The original explanation runs about 163 words.

A bright colorful streak crossed the image center, which wisps of colorful gas extending out. In the background is a dark starfield. Please see the explanation for more detailed information. — Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Michael Kleinburger Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Meteors can be colorful. While the human eye usually cannot discern many colors, cameras often can.”

— APOD editors, July 24, 2023

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: July 24, 2023
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Michael Kleinburger
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 163 words