Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Meteor over the Bay of Naples
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 17, 2024 is “Meteor over the Bay of Naples,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Wang Letian ( Eyes at Night )). The original explanation runs about 102 words.
From the explanation
“A cosmic dust grain plowing through the upper atmosphere much faster than a falling leaf created this brilliant meteor streak . In a serendipitous moment, the sublime night sky view was captured from the resort island of Capri, in the Bay of Naples, on the evening of February 8.”
— APOD editors, February 17, 2024
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- February 17, 2024
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Wang Letian ( Eyes at Night )
- Copyright
- Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 102 words