Is Halley's Comet returning? Here's what is happening on Sunday
1 year, 5 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 by Halley's Comet, officially known as 1P/Halley. Halley's Comet typically gets bright enough to be easily visible, with recorded observations dating back to 240 CE. The 2023 Orionid meteor shower is expected to peak on the morning of October 22, potentially offering the richest display of meteors.

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Brightest comet in 20 years to appear this week
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Brightest comet in 20 years to appear this week

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 A comet that orbits the Sun every 160,000 years will appear in the …

Once-In-160,000-Year Comet To Be Visible Tonight. When And Where To Watch
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Once-In-160,000-Year Comet To Be Visible Tonight. When And Where To Watch

ABP News  

In the rare celestial event, occurring once every 160,000 years, the Comet G3 ATLAS is likely to reach its peak brightness within 8.7 million miles of the Sun at its perihelion. This surge has sparked predictions that the comet could surpass the brightness of planets like Venus and Jupiter, potentially becoming the brightest comet observed in nearly two decades. Comet …

The Brightest Comet of 2025 Is Coming. Here’s How You Can See It Shine
2 months, 2 weeks ago

The Brightest Comet of 2025 Is Coming. Here’s How You Can See It Shine

Wired  

Hot on the tail of the Quadrantids meteor shower, another spectacle in the sky is about to arrive: comet Atlas C/2024 G3, which will reach perihelion—the point of its orbit closest to the sun—on January 13. When comet C/2024 G3 reaches perihelion, it will come within just 13.5 million kilometers of the sun—for context, Mercury, the planet closest to the …

Comet that orbits the Sun once in 1,60,000 years will be visible from Earth
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Comet that orbits the Sun once in 1,60,000 years will be visible from Earth

India Today  

The brightest comet in nearly two decades, Comet G3 ATLAS, is set to reach its peak brilliance later this week, raising excitement among skywatchers. Discovered on April 5, 2024, by the Asteroid Terrestrial-impact Last Alert System in Chile, Comet G3 ATLAS was initially faint, shining at a magnitude of +19—about 1,58,000 times dimmer than the faintest stars visible to the …

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 …

First meteor shower of 2025 is coming. How to catch the Quadrantids
Top News
2 months, 4 weeks ago

First meteor shower of 2025 is coming. How to catch the Quadrantids

India Today  

As the new year unfolds, stargazers are in for a treat with the Quadrantid meteor shower, which peaks on January 3-4, 2025. This celestial event marks the first significant meteor shower of the year, offering a dazzling display of fireballs streaking across the night sky. The Quadrantids are unique among meteor showers as they originate from the asteroid 2003 EH1, …

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 …

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, …

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  

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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 …

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 …

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 …

India's Hanle Observatory Captures Stunning Comet for 80,000 Years
5 months, 1 week ago

India's Hanle Observatory Captures Stunning Comet for 80,000 Years

India Today  

A spectacular celestial display was witnessed in India on October 20, 2024, as Comet C/2023 A3 graced the night sky above Hanle, Ladakh. The comet, visible to the naked eye, was captured in stunning detail by the High Altitude Gamma Ray (HAGAR) telescope. The comet appeared remarkably bright, benefiting from the moonless night and the exceptionally dark skies of Hanle. …

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 …

Comet A3: Astronomer says how to spot ‘comet of the century’ for final time in UK this week
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Comet A3: Astronomer says how to spot ‘comet of the century’ for final time in UK this week

The Independent  

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Comet A3: ‘Comet of the century’ that was last viewed 80,000 years ago could be seen tonight
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Comet A3: ‘Comet of the century’ that was last viewed 80,000 years ago could be seen 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 A comet that was last viewed by the Neanderthals tens of thousands of …

Stargazing in October: The comet is coming!
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Stargazing in October: The comet is coming!

The Independent  

Next week look out for the most spectacular sky-sight of the year, as Comet Tsuchinshan–ATLAS hangs like a glowing dagger in our western skies after the Sun has set – the most spectacular cometary visitor for northern climes since Comet Hale-Bopp in 1997. Its orbit shows that Comet Tsuchinshan–ATLAS was last near the Sun – and visible from the Earth …

How to see the ‘comet of the century’ this week
5 months, 2 weeks ago

How to see the ‘comet of the century’ this week

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 A comet that visits the solar system every 80,000 years is set to …

Comet last seen by Neanderthals could be visible over the weekend
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Comet last seen by Neanderthals could be visible over the weekend

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 A comet that was last visible from Earth when Neanderthals were alive could …

A rare comet brightens the night skies in October
5 months, 3 weeks ago

A rare comet brightens the night skies in October

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. In 2023, a green comet that last visited Earth …

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 …

Passing comet to be visible from Australia
6 months ago

Passing comet to be visible from Australia

ABC  

Sally Sara: If it meets the highest expectations of stargazers, a comet passing by Earth could put on a show the likes of which hasn't been seen in years. Nick Grimm: Michael Mattiazo has been rising well before dawn in recent weeks to keep a close eye on a visitor from outer space. Nick Grimm: Professor Jonti Horner from the …

‘Brighter than expected’ comet may be visible without telescope this week
6 months ago

‘Brighter than expected’ comet may be visible without telescope this week

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 A recently identified comet is growing “brighter than expected” and could be the …

1st human-made meteor shower: How a NASA mission could make the impossible possible
6 months, 4 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. …

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 …

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 …

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