"That's no moon" - Milky Way Over Tunisia (Astronomy Picture of the Day)

[sl8]

https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap240805.html
(many more links at source)

Astronomy Picture of the Day

Discover the cosmos! Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe is featured, along with a brief explanation written by a professional astronomer.

2024 August 5



Milky Way Over Tunisia
Image Credit & Copyright: Makrem Larnaout

Explanation: That's no moon. On the ground, that's the Lars Homestead in Tunisia. And that's not just any galaxy. That's the central band of our own Milky Way galaxy. Last, that's not just any meteor. It is a bright fireball likely from last year's Perseids meteor shower. The featured image composite combines consecutive exposures taken by the same camera from the same location. This year's Perseids peak during the coming weekend is expected to show the most meteors after the first quarter moon sets, near midnight. To best experience a meteor shower, you should have clear and dark skies, a comfortable seat, and patience.

Tomorrow's picture: wow cloud

[gademocrat7]

1. Amazing photo, sl8

Thank you for sharing.

[LudwigPastorius]

2. Hey, it's a galaxy not so far, far away.