Astronomy Picture of the Day July 16, 2023, Meteor and Milky Way over the Alps. Explanation. Now this was a view with a thrill. As hoped, dispersing clouds allowed a picturesque sky-gazing session that included many faint meteors, all while a carefully positioned camera took a series of exposures. Authors and editors, Robert Nemeroth, M.T.U., and Jerry Bonnell, U.M.C.P.