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Perseid Meteors Over Inner Mongolia

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 26, 2024 is “Perseid Meteors Over Inner Mongolia,” a video. It is credited to Video Credit: Jeff Dai ( TWAN ); Music: Ibaotu catalog number 771024 (Used with permission). The original explanation runs about 167 words.

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From the explanation

“Did you see it? One of the more common questions during a meteor shower occurs because the time it takes for a meteor to flash is similar to the time it takes for a head to turn.”

— APOD editors, August 26, 2024

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
August 26, 2024
Type
Video
Credit
Credit: Video Credit: Jeff Dai ( TWAN ); Music: Ibaotu catalog number 771024 (Used with permission)
Copyright
No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 167 words

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