A breathtaking panoramic view of Crater Lake in Oregon, blanketed in snow. A Lyrid meteor streaks across the inky sky, dominated by the majestic Milky Way galaxy, arcing across the frame. The scene is a composite of nine exposures, capturing the beauty of a dark, moonless night during the Lyrid meteor shower.

Astronomy Picture from 25/04/2012

Meteor Over Crater Lake

Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap120425.html


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