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Phaethon's Brood

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 12, 2024 is “Phaethon's Brood,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Mikiya Sato ( Nippon Meteor Society )). The original explanation runs about 187 words.

Phaethon's Brood
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Mikiya Sato ( Nippon Meteor Society ) Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Based on its well-measured orbit, 3200 Phaethon (sounds like FAY-eh-thon) is recognized as the source of the meteoroid stream responsible for the annual Geminid meteor shower . 4 year orbital period.”

— APOD editors, December 12, 2024

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
December 12, 2024
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Mikiya Sato ( Nippon Meteor Society )
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 187 words

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