Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Milky Way and Exploding Meteor

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 3, 2025 is “Milky Way and Exploding Meteor,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Andre van der Hoeven). The original explanation runs about 156 words.

A starscape is shown with the central band of the Milky Way Galaxy running down the center. Just to the left of the Milky Way is a bright meteor. In the three frame time-lapse image, the meteor explodes and gas and dust drift away. Please s
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Andre van der Hoeven Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“In about a week the Perseid Meteor Shower will reach its maximum. Grains of icy rock will streak across the sky as they evaporate during entry into Earth’s atmosphere .”

— APOD editors, August 3, 2025

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
August 3, 2025
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Andre van der Hoeven
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 156 words

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