A stunning image of a Leonid meteor exploding in Earth's atmosphere. Captured by the ROTSE telescope, the image shows the bright meteor disintegrating, leaving a visible cloud that slowly dissipates. The meteor's fiery trail is reminiscent of a butterfly's wings. A smaller meteor is also visible in the frame.
Astronomy Picture from 23/11/1998
A Leonid Meteor Explodes
Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap981123.html
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