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Mostly Perseids

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 21, 2025 is “Mostly Perseids,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Klaus Pillwatsch). The original explanation runs about 152 words.

Mostly Perseids
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Klaus Pillwatsch Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“In this predawn skyscape recorded during the early morning hours of August 13, mostly Perseid meteors are raining down on planet Earth. You can easily identify the Perseid meteor streaks.”

— APOD editors, August 21, 2025

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
August 21, 2025
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Klaus Pillwatsch
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 152 words

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