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Perseids from Perseus

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 12, 2025 is “Perseids from Perseus,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Marcin Rosadziński). The original explanation runs about 174 words.

A starfield is shown above a grassy field with hills on the horizon. The band of our Milky Way Galaxy arches across toward the right. Many streaks appear emanating out from a place on the Milky Way just above the horizon. Please see the exp
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Marcin Rosadziński 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 Perseus.”

— APOD editors, August 12, 2025

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
August 12, 2025
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Marcin Rosadziński
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 174 words

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