Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Geminids over China's Nianhu Lake

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 17, 2023 is “Geminids over China's Nianhu Lake,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Hongyang Luo). The original explanation runs about 149 words.

Two people are pictured from the back looking at a dark star-filled sky. The sky is also filled with numerous streaks caused by meteors from the Geminids meteor shower. Please see the explanation for more detailed information.
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Hongyang Luo Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Where are all of these meteors coming from? In terms of direction on the sky, the pointed answer is the constellation of Gemini.”

— APOD editors, December 17, 2023

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
December 17, 2023
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Hongyang Luo
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 149 words

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