Tuesday, May 22, 2012

Thanks Atmosphere!

Summary: Lyrid meteors pummel planet Earth, from below!

Why it's a Mind Blow: Ever wonder what a meteor shower looks like from outside the atmosphere; what it's like to look down on a falling star? Oddly, I never had, but this time lapse from the International Space Station offers a new perspective. The meteors literally explode as they are slowed by the friction of our atmosphere. It's a reminder of just how lucky we are to have that protective shield around us, and of how vulnerable our Earth truly is. Incredible!

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