Geminid Meteor Shower to dazzle Indian sky: Know date, time and celestial position
7 years ago

Geminid Meteor Shower to dazzle Indian sky: Know date, time and celestial position

India TV News  

The Geminid meteor shower is a celestial display that will be visible in India from December 13 to 14. The shower is predicted to peak at 2 am on December 14, with a maximum number of 120 meteors per hour visible from most parts of the sky. The shower is caused by the passage of rocks and dust particles from space through the Earth's atmosphere. The Geminid meteor shower is an unusual asteroid called 3200 Phaethon, discovered in 1983, that is believed to be responsible for the shower.

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Missed Geminid meteor shower? Here’s how you can catch glimpse of ‘Ursids’ on December 21
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1 week, 3 days 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, 4 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, 4 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, 4 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, 5 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, 6 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, 6 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
2 weeks 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, 6 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, …

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. …

Quadrantids 2024: How to watch first meteor shower in US, all details inside
11 months, 3 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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Geminids meteor shower: Best time to view it tonight and visibility map
2 years ago

Geminids meteor shower: Best time to view it tonight and visibility map

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. Up to 150 meteors are expected to be visible per hour, although the bright moon might make …

Ursid meteor shower 2021 to peak on longest night of the year
3 years ago

Ursid meteor shower 2021 to peak on longest night 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 biggest meteor showers of the year is set to coincide …

Here's Your December 2021 Celestial Events Calendar! Watch Meteor Showers, Comet Leonard & More
3 years ago

Here's Your December 2021 Celestial Events Calendar! Watch Meteor Showers, Comet Leonard & More

ABP News  

New Delhi: Several astronomical objects can be spotted in the sky, during the early evening hours, or before sunrise this month. The December sky-watching highlights include the annual Geminid showers, Comet Leonard, and the Solar System's gas giants, among others. The Moon passes by Venus, Saturn, and Jupiter in turn, each evening after Sunset, from December 6 to 10 | …

Don't miss the Geminid meteor shower peak
4 years ago

Don't miss the Geminid meteor shower peak

India TV News  

Widely recognised as the best annual meteor shower a stargazer can see, the Geminids are occurring between December 4 to December 17, with the best nights for viewing on December 13 and 14, according to NASA. Sky watchers in the Northern Hemisphere can see Geminids starting around 7.30-8 p.m. local time on Sunday, with rate of meteors increasing as 2 …

Spectacular Geminid meteor shower to enthrall skygazers in Kolkata
4 years ago

Spectacular Geminid meteor shower to enthrall skygazers in Kolkata

India TV News  

A spectacular meteor shower will light up the skies in Kolkata on the night of December 13 and early hours of December 14. The Geminid meteor shower, which peaks this year on the late night of December 13, is the most intense meteor shower of the year, Director of MP Birla Planetarium and well-known astrophysicist Debiprasad Duari said in a …

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 …

December full moon, meteor showers, solar eclipse and other celestial events to end 2020
4 years ago

December full moon, meteor showers, solar eclipse and other celestial events to end 2020

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. This December will see two meteor showers, a winter solstice, a planet conjunction, a full moon and …

Leonid meteor shower to reach peak today: When and where to watch
4 years, 1 month ago

Leonid meteor shower to reach peak today: When and where to watch

Hindustan Times  

The Leonid meteor shower which usually takes place in mid-November every year is expected to grace Mumbai’s skies past November 18 midnight. When it comes to meteor showers the darker the sky the better the sight The shower occurs when planet Earth crosses the orbital path of Comet 55P/Tempel-Tuttle. After the cometary debris enters Earth’s atmosphere and vaporises, one gets …

Annual Orionid Meteor Shower Peaks Tomorrow, Here’s How You Can Watch the Cosmic Event
4 years, 2 months ago

Annual Orionid Meteor Shower Peaks Tomorrow, Here’s How You Can Watch the Cosmic Event

News 18  

One of the most anticipated meteor showers is set to peak in the early morning of October 21. The Orionid meteor shower occurs due to the Earth’s passing through the dust stream of Halley’s comet, the parent comet of Orionid shower. The moon’s faint waxing crescent phase will allow an optimal viewing setting, providing dark skies for this year’s meteor …

Draconid meteor shower, a treat for star gazers: All you need to know about shooting stars this October
4 years, 2 months ago

Draconid meteor shower, a treat for star gazers: All you need to know about shooting stars this October

India Today  

From Mars to blue Hunter's moons to shooting stars or meteor shower, a lot is happening up in the sky this October The annual Draconid meteor shower -- also called Giacobinids -- witnessed its peak after the nightfall on Wednesday, but the sky show is not yet over. "The Draconids are typically a very modest shower, offering only a handful …

All You Need to Know About the Draconid Meteor Shower Coming up This Week
4 years, 2 months ago

All You Need to Know About the Draconid Meteor Shower Coming up This Week

News 18  

October is a good month for astronomers, photographers, space enthusiasts, and anyone interested in the celestial phenomenon. While there is still a long wait for many interesting space activities, there is a meteor shower happening next week. From October 6 to 10, the sky will witness a dance of Draconid meteor shower. The best time to witness a Draconid meteor …

Shooting stars could be easy to spot this week with a break in the clouds
4 years, 5 months ago

Shooting stars could be easy to spot this week with a break in the clouds

NL Times  

The night skies will be filled with shooting stars in the coming week, with as many as 23 appearing per hour, according to Weeronline. Avid sky watchers may want to head outdoors between 2 a.m. and 5 a.m. when skies will be at their darkest, with the quarter moon at its most visible at the beginning of the night through …

Geminid Meteor Shower 2017: A Spectacular Celestial Show for Stargazers
7 years ago

Geminid Meteor Shower 2017: A Spectacular Celestial Show for Stargazers

India TV News  

The Geminid meteor shower is a spectacular celestial display that can be observed from Delhi and other parts of the country. The shower will peak on the night of December 13 and the early hours of December 14, 2017. The shower will be visible from around 10 pm to 2 am, with a maximum number of 120 meteors per hour …

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