A spectacular meteor shower called the Geminids will peak on Tuesday evening
2 years, 3 months ago

A spectacular meteor shower called the Geminids will peak on Tuesday evening

NPR  

A spectacular meteor shower called the Geminids will peak on Tuesday evening Enlarge this image toggle caption Danny Lawson/PA Images via Getty Images Danny Lawson/PA Images via Getty Images One of the best and most reliable meteor showers of the year will peak this week. The Geminids meteor shower, which streaks across the night sky every year in mid-December, will peak on Tuesday night and into Wednesday. Sponsor Message "Rich in green-colored fireballs, the Geminids are the only shower I will brave cold December nights to see," Bill Cooke, the lead for NASA's Meteoroid Environment Office, said in a statement before last year's shower. Originating from the debris of an asteroid, the Geminids travel 78,000 miles per hour, over 40 times faster than a bullet, according to NASA.

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First meteor shower of 2025 to light up the night sky
2 months, 3 weeks ago

First meteor shower of 2025 to light up the night sky

The Independent  

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The first meteor shower of the year is expected to light …

Quadrantids Meteor Shower peaks TONIGHT with up to 80 shooting stars every hour - here's how to see the first celestial display of 2025
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Quadrantids Meteor Shower peaks TONIGHT with up to 80 shooting stars every hour - here's how to see the first celestial display of 2025

Daily Mail  

The New Year's fireworks might be over, but another dazzling display is set to light up the sky this evening. Tonight, the Quadrantids Meteor Shower will reach its dazzling peak - and you won't want to miss it. The Quadrantids Meteor Shower, pictured here over Half Moon Bay in California in 2024, will reach its dazzling peak this evening, with …

Quadrantids 2025: When and where to see 2025’s first meteor shower in UK
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Quadrantids 2025: When and where to see 2025’s first meteor shower in UK

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 first meteor shower of the year is expected to deliver up to …

Meteor showers, eclipses and supermoons. What you can expect for 2025 in astronomy
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Meteor showers, eclipses and supermoons. What you can expect for 2025 in astronomy

ABC  

From geomagnetic storms to total solar eclipses, keen astronomers and stargazers have enjoyed a big 2024 in the sky. "The exact time Earth will be closest to the sun will be 11.28pm AEST on the 4th," Professor Horner said. It's one of the best meteor showers seen from the Southern Hemisphere, Professor Horner said. "Best time to look fragments of …

Quadrantid Meteor Shower: First 'shooting stars' of 2025 – when and where to watch
Top News
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Quadrantid Meteor Shower: First 'shooting stars' of 2025 – when and where to watch

India Today  

Are you looking to kick off the New Year with a spectacular celestial show? You may be in for some luck since the Quadrantid meteor shower will be the first major space event of 2025 - and it's right around the corner. The meteor shower, known for its bright fireballs and shooting stars, will peak during the early hours of …

How to Watch the Spectacular Quadrantids Meteor Shower Tonight
55 years, 2 months ago

How to Watch the Spectacular Quadrantids Meteor Shower Tonight

Wired  

If you want to get into stargazing in 2025, there’s no better place to start than viewing a meteor shower. How to Watch a Meteor Shower You don’t need any special equipment to see a meteor shower—in fact, using devices like binoculars or telescopes actually prevents you from seeing meteors, because they travel too fast to be seen through the …

Quadrantids 2025: First meteor shower of the year to deliver hundreds of shooting stars
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2 months, 4 weeks ago

Quadrantids 2025: First meteor shower of the year to deliver hundreds of 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 The first meteor shower of the year is expected to deliver up to …

The Quadrantids meteor shower is here! Here’s the peak viewing time for SoCal
2 months, 4 weeks ago

The Quadrantids meteor shower is here! Here’s the peak viewing time for SoCal

LA Times  

The Quadrantids meteor shower is seen near Half Moon Bay in January 2024. Shooting stars darting across the darkened Southern California skies from an annual meteor shower will appear strongest over the next two days. The annual Quadrantids meteor shower will hit peak visibility, particularly in the Northern Hemisphere with around 25 meteors per hour, according to Ed Krupp, director …

How to catch the Quadrantids, the first meteor shower of 2025
2 months, 4 weeks ago

How to catch the Quadrantids, the first meteor shower of 2025

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — When the Quadrantid meteor shower peaks on Friday, it will be the year’s first chance to see fireballs in the sky. Here’s what to know about the Quadrantids and other meteor showers. Sometimes the surrounding air glows briefly, leaving behind a fiery tail — the end of a “shooting star.” You don’t need special equipment to see the …

Ursid meteor shower: How to watch
3 months, 1 week ago

Ursid meteor shower: How to watch

CNN  

Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. CNN — Look up to see the Ursid meteor shower, the final celestial display of the year, on Sunday morning. The meteor shower is also the least observed due to the busy holiday season and typically cold, cloudy nights in the Northern Hemisphere during this time of year, according to the American …

Ursid meteor shower 2024: The final meteor shower of the year
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3 months, 1 week 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
3 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Geminid meteor shower: How and where to catch a glimpse of ‘intense’ meteor storm over UK
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Geminid meteor shower: How and where to catch a glimpse of ‘intense’ meteor storm over UK

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 Hundreds of shooting stars are once again lighting up the …

Missed Geminid meteor shower? Here’s how you can catch glimpse of ‘Ursids’ on December 21
Trending News
3 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Geminid meteor shower captured lighting up night skies across England
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Geminid meteor shower captured lighting up night skies across England

The Independent  

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Photographers have managed to capture stunning displays of the Geminid meteor …

How to catch the Geminids, one of the strongest meteor showers of the year
3 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Geminid meteor shower to light up night sky this weekend
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Geminid meteor shower to light up night sky this weekend

The Independent  

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy One of the last of the year’s major meteor showers is …

Geminids meteor shower peaks on December 13-14: Here’s how to catch the best view
3 months, 2 weeks 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
Trending News
3 months, 2 weeks 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. …

Geminid meteor shower peak offers rare chance to see green shooting stars
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Geminid meteor shower peak offers rare chance to see green 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 The biggest meteor shower of the year will peak on Friday 13 December, …

Geminid meteor shower: How and when to see the December peak
3 months, 2 weeks 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 …

What time can I see the Geminid meteor shower in Australia?
3 months, 2 weeks ago

What time can I see the Geminid meteor shower in Australia?

ABC  

Australia's top meteor shower, the Geminids, will grace our skies again this weekend. "This is a meteor shower that in a normal year will give you the most meteors per hour. "The higher in the sky the radiant gets, the better your view will be," Professor Horner says. Use the following moonset times as a guide : Adelaide – 4:18am …

How to catch the Geminids, one of the strongest meteor showers of the year
3 months, 2 weeks 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
3 months, 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
3 months, 3 weeks 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
4 months, 1 week 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
4 months, 1 week 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
4 months, 1 week 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
4 months, 2 weeks 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
4 months, 2 weeks 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
4 months, 2 weeks 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
4 months, 2 weeks 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
4 months, 2 weeks 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
4 months, 2 weeks 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
4 months, 2 weeks 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
4 months, 2 weeks 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
4 months, 3 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 …

Southern Taurid Meteor Shower: A Spectacular Display for Stargazers
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Southern Taurid Meteor Shower: A Spectacular Display for Stargazers

CNN  

The Southern Taurid meteor shower is set to peak on Monday night into early Tuesday and could present a dazzling display for patient sky-gazers. The Southern and Northern Taurid meteor showers will be visible almost everywhere in the world except Antarctica, as long as the constellation Taurus is visible in the sky. The Southern Taurids are made up of debris …

Orionid meteor shower to light up night sky
5 months, 1 week ago

Orionid meteor shower to light up night sky

The Independent  

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Orionids meteor shower to peak tonight in ‘shooting star’ spectacle
5 months, 1 week 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 …

Meteor shower to grace Earth this weekend. Here’s how to see it
5 months, 1 week ago

Meteor shower to grace Earth this weekend. Here’s how to see it

Salon  

The Orionids are back, promising views of a spectacular meteor shower this weekend. Stargazers can eagerly look skyward starting on Sunday and continuing through the week of Oct. 20th, according to a recent report from the American Meteor Society. The Orionid meteor shower — often known as “the Orionids” for short — occurs every year thanks to Halley’s Comet. Although …

Draconid meteor shower: How to see shooting stars light up night sky tonight
5 months, 3 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
5 months, 3 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 …

Perseids meteor shower: Don’t worry if you missed it, here are the other times to catch one in 2024
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Perseids meteor shower: Don’t worry if you missed it, here are the other times to catch one in 2024

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. According to NASA’s website, the sky show is considered the “best meteor shower of the year,” with …

How to watch the last night of the perseid meteor shower as it peaks
7 months, 2 weeks ago

How to watch the last night of the perseid meteor shower as it peaks

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 world will get its last chance to see the peak of the …

Perseid meteor shower to peak tonight alongside northern lights
7 months, 2 weeks 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
7 months, 2 weeks 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 …

The Perseids are here. Here's how to see the 'fireballs' of summer's brightest meteor shower
7 months, 3 weeks ago

The Perseids are here. Here's how to see the 'fireballs' of summer's brightest meteor shower

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. Multiple meteor showers occur annually and you don’t need …

Two meteor showers will flash across the sky around the same time in late July
8 months 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
8 months, 1 week 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 …

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