Geminid meteor shower over the weekend. Here’s how you can watch it
4 years ago

Geminid meteor shower over the weekend. Here’s how you can watch it

Hindustan Times  

The Geminid meteor shower is an annual celestial event that occurs at the end of the year. The space agency predicted that the skywatchers in the northern hemisphere can catch near to 60 meteors per hour; that is an average of one Geminid per minute during the peak time. US space agency National Aeronautics and Space Administration has said the meteor shower will begin from 7:30-8:00pm CST on December 13 with an increasing rate of meteors towards 2am in the northern hemisphere. The space agency predicted that the skywatchers in the northern hemisphere can catch near to 60 meteors per hour; that is an average of one Geminid per minute during the peak time, while people in the southern hemisphere will see less than their neighbours in the north. A Geminid meteor shower is a result of burning up dust left by 3200 Phaethon when the Earth passes by the mighty asteroid.

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Ursid meteor shower 2024: The final meteor shower of the year
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6 days, 8 hours ago

Ursid meteor shower 2024: The final meteor shower of the year

India Today  

Prepare to witness the much awaited rare celestial event - the final meteor shower of the year, the Ursid fireball show which will streak the sky with delectable streaks of hot orange. During the peak, night watchers can expect around 5 to 10 meteors per hour under ideal conditions, providing a reliable and exciting viewing experience. Although people have observed …

Ursid Meteor Shower 2024: When, where and how to watch last celestial spectacle of the year
1 week ago

Ursid Meteor Shower 2024: When, where and how to watch last celestial spectacle of the year

Live Mint  

Ursid Meteor Shower 2024: As we approach the last celestial spectacle of the year – the Ursid meteor shower, it's time to know all about the celestial spectacle. When and where to watch Ursid Meteor Shower? Ursid Meteor Shower 2024 For best views of the astronomical phenomenon, sky gazers can consider the time before dawn when the meteors in the …

Missed Geminid meteor shower? Here’s how you can catch glimpse of ‘Ursids’ on December 21
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1 week, 1 day ago

Missed Geminid meteor shower? Here’s how you can catch glimpse of ‘Ursids’ on December 21

Live Mint  

If you could not catch a glimpse of the Geminids, one of the major meteor showers whose peak viewing was on December 13, will be visible till December 21. Under ideal conditions, the Geminid meteor shower is known for being one of the brightest and most spectacular displays of the year, with many meteors visible each hour. However, this year’s …

How to catch the Geminids, one of the strongest meteor showers of the year
1 week, 2 days ago

How to catch the Geminids, one of the strongest meteor showers of the year

Hindustan Times  

The Geminids — among the few major meteor showers to come from asteroids — peak on Friday. HT Image The shower often produces meteors with a distinctly more yellow glow, likely due to the unusual origin material, said Sally Brummel, planetarium manager at the University of Minnesota’s Bell Museum. Multiple meteor showers occur annually and you don’t need special equipment …

Geminids meteor shower peaks on December 13-14: Here’s how to catch the best view
1 week, 3 days ago

Geminids meteor shower peaks on December 13-14: Here’s how to catch the best view

Live Mint  

The Geminids Meteor Shower is currently active and will remain visible until December 21, 2024. Next up The Ursids Meteor Shower The Ursids are set to peak on the night of December 21-22, 2024, with the moon at 59% full. The Quadrantids: The new year's meteor showers After the Geminids and Ursids, the Quadrantids Meteor Shower will dominate the skies …

Geminids Meteor shower 2024: Year's brightest display peaks tonight
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1 week, 3 days ago

Geminids Meteor shower 2024: Year's brightest display peaks tonight

India Today  

The sky is all set to light up with its annual meteorite shower gala. Called Geminids and considered one of the best annual meteor showers, are all set to peak from Friday night into early Saturday. According to the American Meteor Society, an almost full moon this year means up to 15 meteors per hour are expected at peak time. …

A slow explosion: The violent birth of the Geminid meteor shower
1 week, 4 days ago

A slow explosion: The violent birth of the Geminid meteor shower

BBC  

A slow explosion: The violent birth of the Geminid meteor shower Getty Images The Geminids are one of the astronomical highlights of the year, creating a spectacular show of shooting stars every December. Arecibo Observatory/NASA/NSF The asteroid 3200 Phaethon, shown here in a number of radar images, is thought to be the parent of the Geminid meteor shower Phaethon's orbit …

Geminid meteor shower: How and when to see the December peak
1 week, 5 days ago

Geminid meteor shower: How and when to see the December peak

CNN  

Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Sky-gazers may get the chance to glimpse some of the dozens of meteors that will streak across the sky as the annual Geminid meteor shower reaches its peak. But Lunsford also suggested to look for a glimpse of the meteors in the early morning hours of Friday and Saturday to avoid the …

How to catch the Geminids, one of the strongest meteor showers of the year
1 week, 5 days ago

How to catch the Geminids, one of the strongest meteor showers of the year

Associated Press  

The Geminids — among the few major meteor showers to come from asteroids — peak on Friday. The shower often produces meteors with a distinctly more yellow glow, likely due to the unusual origin material, said Sally Brummel, planetarium manager at the University of Minnesota’s Bell Museum. Multiple meteor showers occur annually and you don’t need special equipment to see …

The Geminids meteor shower peaks this week. Here's what to expect
1 week, 6 days ago

The Geminids meteor shower peaks this week. Here's what to expect

NPR  

The Geminids meteor shower peaks this week. Here's what to expect toggle caption Yasser al-Zayyat/Getty Images If you're stargazing this week, you have a chance to see brilliant streaks across the sky as the Geminid meteor shower peaks. The Geminids, which are bright and have a yellow hue, are considered one of the best and most reliable annual meteor showers, …

Among the stars
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Among the stars

The Hindu  

New Moon: On December 1, the Moon will be on the same side of the Earth as the Sun and will not be visible in the night sky. Full Moon: The Moon will be located on the opposite side of the Earth as the Sun and its face will be fully illuminated on December 15. Ursids Meteor Shower: With around …

What is Geminid meteor shower? When and how to see dazzling shooting stars
1 month ago

What is Geminid meteor shower? When and how to see dazzling shooting stars

Hindustan Times  

It's that time of the year again. The annual Geminid meteor shower, which began Tuesday, will continue dazzling the night skies until Christmas Eve. Called the Geminids, the Northern Hemisphere's brightest shooting stars will peak on December 13 and 14 with more than 120 meteors per hour. So, here's all you need to know about the celestial spectacle: When and …

Here’s how to catch one of the best meteor showers of the year
1 month ago

Here’s how to catch one of the best meteor showers of the year

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy One of the best meteor showers of the year kicked off on Tuesday …

Leonid meteor shower: Break in bad weather offers last chance to see shooting stars
1 month ago

Leonid meteor shower: Break in bad weather offers last chance to see shooting stars

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy People in the UK will be able to witness the tail end of …

Final supermoon of 2024 coincides with Leonid meteor shower
1 month, 1 week ago

Final supermoon of 2024 coincides with Leonid meteor shower

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Two rare celestial spectacles will coincide this weekend as the last supermoon of …

Leonid meteor shower to dazzle stargazers
1 month, 1 week ago

Leonid meteor shower to dazzle stargazers

The Independent  

The best of Voices delivered to your inbox every week - from controversial columns to expert analysis Sign up for our free weekly Voices newsletter for expert opinion and columns Sign up to our free weekly Voices newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The Leonid …

Rare "outburst" meteor shower will be visible this weekend
1 month, 1 week ago

Rare "outburst" meteor shower will be visible this weekend

Salon  

When the Leonids fly across the sky, stargazers know that the comet 55P/Tempel-Tuttle is nearby. Every year, the iconic meteor shower offers a spectacular show… and experts say this weekend is going to be particularly special. Between November 3rd and December 2nd, but especially during the weekend of November 16-17, the Leonids will be unusually easy to see and appreciate, …

The Leonid meteor shower is peaking as the supermoon wanes – what you need to know
1 month, 1 week ago

The Leonid meteor shower is peaking as the supermoon wanes – what you need to know

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. That bright glowing orb will still be almost full when the Leonid meteor shower peaks this weekend, …

The Leonid meteor shower peaks as the supermoon wanes
1 month, 1 week ago

The Leonid meteor shower peaks as the supermoon wanes

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — It’s a treat to see a supermoon. But that bright glowing orb will still be almost full when the Leonid meteor shower peaks this weekend, likely obscuring all but the brightest meteors in most locations. Multiple meteor showers occur annually and you don’t need special equipment to see them. How to view a meteor shower Meteor showers are …

November’s full beaver moon peak is followed by the height of the Leonid meteor shower
1 month, 1 week ago

November’s full beaver moon peak is followed by the height of the Leonid meteor shower

CNN  

Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. CNN — November’s full moon, otherwise known as the beaver moon, shone bright in the sky on Friday as the last supermoon of the year. “So when people go out and look at the moon, know that you’re looking not just at a wonderful object in the night sky, but that somewhere …

North Taurid Meteor shower peaks, dazzles the US sky with bright fireballs
1 month, 1 week ago

North Taurid Meteor shower peaks, dazzles the US sky with bright fireballs

India TV News  

The North Taurid meteor shower reached its peak on November 11, treating skywatchers across the United States to one of the most captivating night-sky events of the year. Known for producing exceptionally bright fireballs, this annual meteor display stems from the debris trail of Comet 2P/Encke and overlaps with the South Taurids, offering a unique spectacle each November. Fireballs light …

Northern Taurid meteor shower: Where and when to see the peak
1 month, 1 week ago

Northern Taurid meteor shower: Where and when to see the peak

CNN  

Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. The Northern Taurids have been active since mid-October, but the shower will peak Monday night into Tuesday — with optimal visibility likely occurring after midnight — offering patient sky-gazers the best opportunity to view meteor activity, according to NASA. However, the moon will be about 79% full when the Northern Taurids peak …

‘Election fireball’ meteor shower to peak tonight in first of twin Taurids
1 month, 2 weeks ago

‘Election fireball’ meteor shower to peak tonight in first of twin Taurids

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The Southern Taurids will reach their zenith on the night of 4-5 November, while the Northern Taurid …

Orionid meteor shower to light up night sky
2 months ago

Orionid meteor shower to light up night sky

The Independent  

The best of Voices delivered to your inbox every week - from controversial columns to expert analysis Sign up for our free weekly Voices newsletter for expert opinion and columns Sign up to our free weekly Voices newsletter Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, …

Orionids meteor shower to peak tonight in ‘shooting star’ spectacle
2 months ago

Orionids meteor shower to peak tonight in ‘shooting star’ spectacle

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The annual Orionids meteor shower is set to peak on Monday night, bringing …

Draconid meteor shower: How to see shooting stars light up night sky tonight
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Draconid meteor shower: How to see shooting stars light up night sky tonight

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The annual Draconid meteor shower is set to peak on 8 October, offering …

Rare Draconid meteor shower to illuminate California’s evening sky this week
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Rare Draconid meteor shower to illuminate California’s evening sky this week

LA Times  

Weather permitting, Californians may be in for a treat over the next few days as the Draconid meteor shower returns, producing stunning streaks of light in the night sky. The meteor shower, which began Sunday and ends Thursday, will likely peak Monday night with higher chance of viewing them in North America on Tuesday night, according to the online journal …

1st human-made meteor shower: How a NASA mission could make the impossible possible
3 months, 3 weeks ago

1st human-made meteor shower: How a NASA mission could make the impossible possible

Hindustan Times  

The extent of man-made creations is imaginably vast but still limiting. Countering that belief, a NASA mission could now rain down the first human-made meteor shower – all thanks to space debris. The September 2022 mission, initially designed to test whether humanity could deflect a potentially lethal asteroid away from our planet's path, ultimately also ended up reshaping the moonlet. …

Perseid meteor shower to peak tonight alongside northern lights
4 months, 1 week ago

Perseid meteor shower to peak tonight alongside northern lights

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The biggest meteor shower of the year is set to peak on Sunday …

Look up tonight! Perseid Meteor Shower peaks this evening with up to 100 shooting stars overhead every hour - here's the best time to see it
4 months, 1 week ago

Look up tonight! Perseid Meteor Shower peaks this evening with up to 100 shooting stars overhead every hour - here's the best time to see it

Daily Mail  

The Perseid Meteor Shower is set to peak tonight - and you don't want to miss it If you're a fan of skygazing, make sure you have this evening marked off in your calendar. At the peak of the shower, you'll have the opportunity to see up to 100 shooting stars overhead every hour. Skywatchers across the UK will be …

Two meteor showers will flash across the sky around the same time in late July
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Two meteor showers will flash across the sky around the same time in late July

Associated Press  

Get ready for a meteor shower doubleheader. Around the same time, the Alpha Capricornid meteor shower should produce around five meteors per hour and lasts through August 15. Multiple meteor showers occur annually and you don’t need special equipment to see them. These two meteor showers are not high volume, but the Alpha Capricornids often produces very bright meteors, said …

Here’s how to catch the best meteor light show of the year
5 months ago

Here’s how to catch the best meteor light show of the year

LA Times  

Star-gazers on a tour with California Overland Desert look at the starry sky above Anza-Borrego Desert State Park as a meteor streaks by during the annual Perseid meteor shower. Scribes in medieval Europe called the meteor shower “the tears of St. Lawrence” because the streaks in the sky fell on the anniversary of St. Lawrence’s martyrdom. But you don’t need …

Double meteor light shower to sparkle the sky this month: How and when to watch
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Double meteor light shower to sparkle the sky this month: How and when to watch

Hindustan Times  

A magnificent celestial spectacle is approaching at the end of July and will be visible from everywhere across Earth to the naked eye. How and When to watch double meteor light shower this month. However, the celestial event will peak on July 30 when it will be most visible from Earth against the dark sky. Points to remember for meteor-gazing …

NASA says Eta Aquariid meteor shower to enthral skywatchers THIS weekend. Check date, time, where will it be visible
7 months, 2 weeks ago

NASA says Eta Aquariid meteor shower to enthral skywatchers THIS weekend. Check date, time, where will it be visible

Live Mint  

NASA has said that Eta Aquariid meteor shower would put on a spectacular sky show with meteor rates up to one per minute. Meteors will be streaking across the sky as Earth passes through dusty debris in space left by Halley's Comet in the annual Eta Aquariid meteor shower, with peak activity this weekend. NASA states that Eta Aquariid meteors …

The Eta Aquarid meteor shower, debris of Halley’s comet, peaks this weekend. Here’s how to see it
7 months, 2 weeks ago

The Eta Aquarid meteor shower, debris of Halley’s comet, peaks this weekend. Here’s how to see it

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The Eta Aquarid meteor shower, remnants of Halley’s comet, peaks this weekend. Here’s what to know about the Eta Aquarids and other meteor showers. The Southern Hemisphere will have the best view of Eta Aquarids, but a waning moon just 14% full will allow for clear viewing in both hemispheres, according to the American Meteor Society. The next …

February’s celestial lineup: From Snow Moon to meteor shower, list of events
10 months, 2 weeks ago

February’s celestial lineup: From Snow Moon to meteor shower, list of events

Live Mint  

A number of celestial events are lined up for the shortest month of the year, February. Sky gazers can anticipate a month full of spectacular splendour with meteor shower to snow moon. Here are some of the celestial events to look forward to in the month of February: α-Centaurid meteor shower on February 8 The α-Centaurid meteor shower also known …

Quadrantids 2024: How to watch first meteor shower in US, all details inside
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Quadrantids 2024: How to watch first meteor shower in US, all details inside

Hindustan Times  

The Quadrantid meteor shower, which is likely to be this year's first and strongest meteor shower, will blaze through United States skies between January 3-4 and it is expected to bring up to 120 shooting stars every hour. Unlike other meteor showers, the Quadrantids usually last for a few hours at night, and one can witness dozens of meteors if …

Geminids meteor shower peaks this week under dark skies
1 year ago

Geminids meteor shower peaks this week under dark skies

Associated Press  

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — The year’s best meteor shower, the Geminids, peaks this week. Skygazers may see as many as one or even two a minute streaking across dark skies. This week’s new moon will make for prime viewing anywhere in the world where skies are clear and in spots without light pollution. ___ The Associated Press Health and Science …

Geminids meteor shower peaks this week under dark skies
1 year ago

Geminids meteor shower peaks this week under dark skies

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The year’s best meteor shower, …

Geminid meteor shower to peak over the Netherlands on Thursday
1 year ago

Geminid meteor shower to peak over the Netherlands on Thursday

NL Times  

This year, the annual meteor shower takes place from November 19 to December 24, but with the greatest chance of visibility from December 4 to 20, but especially in the days around the new moon on December 12 when the sky will be darkest. According to the Royal Museums Greenwich, which runs the British Royal Observatory in London, the meteor …

Taurid: Long meteor shower to be visible through the month as it reaches its peak
1 year, 1 month ago

Taurid: Long meteor shower to be visible through the month as it reaches its peak

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The long Taurid meteor shower is gracing the skies, with the show lasting …

October’s Orionids meteor shower are linked to Halley’s comet: Date, time, how and where to watch
1 year, 2 months ago

October’s Orionids meteor shower are linked to Halley’s comet: Date, time, how and where to watch

Hindustan Times  

Throughout the year, there are different meteor showers that all have different properties and can be more or less easy to spot. October’s Orionids meteor shower are linked to Halley’s comet: Date, time, how and where to watch During October, it’s time for the Orionids, one of the best known meteor showers and also the most reliable. The Orionids are …

Dark, dry outback skies prime canvas for Orionid meteor shower
1 year, 2 months ago

Dark, dry outback skies prime canvas for Orionid meteor shower

ABC  

By day, the vast sprawling plains of the outback offer a harsh and bare beauty. It's a prime location that professional and amateur astronomers want to take advantage of as the month-long Orionid meteor shower peaks this weekend. "Usually it's very early in the morning, like 3am to 4am, but anywhere, anytime from midnight when it gets really dark," Mr …

Is Halley's Comet returning? Here's what is happening on Sunday
1 year, 2 months ago

Is Halley's Comet returning? Here's what is happening on Sunday

India Today  

The celestial calendar for 2023 is set to offer a spectacular show as the Orionid meteor shower is expected to rain down its greatest number of meteors on the mornings of October 21 and 22. The Orionid meteor shower, an annual phenomenon that lights up the night sky every October, is produced when Earth passes through the debris left behind …

Draconid meteor shower to create celestial spectacle this weekend
1 year, 2 months ago

Draconid meteor shower to create celestial spectacle this weekend

The Independent  

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Solar eclipse to meteor showers: When to watch celestial events of October 2023
1 year, 2 months ago

Solar eclipse to meteor showers: When to watch celestial events of October 2023

Hindustan Times  

October skies are gearing up for a series of breathtaking celestial events. Stargazers and astronomy enthusiasts are in for a treat with two meteor showers, bright planet sightings, and the annular solar eclipse scheduled for mid-month. Here's the list of must-watch celestial events taking place in October 2023: FILE PHOTO: A combination of ten pictures shows the progression of a …

Forecasters reveal best time to see dramatic meteor shower tonight
1 year, 4 months ago

Forecasters reveal best time to see dramatic meteor shower tonight

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Around midnight is the “best time” to see a dramatic …

Where and when to watch Perseid Meteor shower 2023
1 year, 4 months ago

Where and when to watch Perseid Meteor shower 2023

Hindustan Times  

The NASA All Sky Fireball Network has started spotting the first meteors from this year's Perseid meteor shower! The Perseids are one of the brightest meteor showers in the year On July 26, 2023, the NASA All Sky Fireball Network detected the first Perseid meteor of the year. “The Perseid meteor shower is one of the richest and this year …

Perseid meteor shower: When and how to watch
1 year, 4 months ago

Perseid meteor shower: When and how to watch

CNN  

Editor’s Note: Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. “It also won’t rise until almost 4am, meaning you have some time to view the meteor shower without any moonlight interfering.” Like most major meteor showers, the Perseids will be most visible to viewers in the Northern Hemisphere, just a few hours before dawn, and there is the potential to …

The Perseid meteor shower peaks this weekend and it’s even better this year
1 year, 4 months ago

The Perseid meteor shower peaks this weekend and it’s even better this year

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — The annual Perseid meteor shower reaches its peak this weekend, sending bright trails of light streaking across the night sky. “If you’ve got nice clear weather and a good dark sky, you go out just before dawn and you’ll see a Perseid per minute or so,” said NASA meteor scientist Bill Cooke. “That’s a pretty good show.” …

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