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 through the month. But it is notable in large part because of how long it is visible either side of that peak: the Taurids start in late October and carry on through November. The meteor shower gets its name because they seem to come out of the constellation of Taurus, or the bull.

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Ursid meteor shower 2024: The final meteor shower of the year
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6 days, 21 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 …

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

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. …

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 …

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, …

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 …

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 …

Southern Taurid Meteor Shower: A Spectacular Display for Stargazers
1 month, 2 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 …

A Spectacular Night of Celestial Wonders in November
1 month, 3 weeks ago

A Spectacular Night of Celestial Wonders in November

Live Mint  

November is a month filled with celestial wonders, offering a mix of meteor showers, a prominent full moon, and unique planetary alignments. The Taurid Meteor Shower Peak, Northern Taurid Meteor Shower Peak, and Leonid Meteor Shower Peak are some of the highlights of the month. Additionally, the Lunar Occultation of Jupiter and the Full Beaver Moon are also worth observing. …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Tau Herculids: A new meteor storm could light up the skies Monday-Tuesday, if it shows up at all
2 years, 6 months ago

Tau Herculids: A new meteor storm could light up the skies Monday-Tuesday, if it shows up at all

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’s a rate that, if observed, would qualify the Tau Herculids as a meteor storm, not just …

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 …

Meteor showers galore: Here is a list of celestial events in October to keep an eye out for
3 years, 2 months ago

Meteor showers galore: Here is a list of celestial events in October to keep an eye out for

Firstpost  

From the Leonis Minorids Meteor Shower to the Southern Taurid Meteor Shower, the Draconid Meteor Shower and the δ-Aurigid Meteor Shower, October is a sky watchers delight. 5 October: Peak of the Camelopardalid Meteor Shower – Among the many constellations, Camelopardalis is one of the most ignored ones in the night sky. 10 October: Peak of the Southern Taurid Meteor …

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 …

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 …

Taurid and Leonid meteor shower: When and how to see the celestial show gracing night skies all November
4 years, 1 month ago

Taurid and Leonid meteor shower: When and how to see the celestial show gracing night skies all November

India Today  

November is a dazzling month for the stargazers and space enthusiasts as two meteor showers -- Taurid and Leonid -- will be gracing the night skies this month. Listed is what are Leonid and Taurid meteor showers and how and when to see this fireball activity in the night skies: WHAT ARE LEONID AND TAURID METEOR SHOWERS? While the Southern …

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 …

Annual Delta Aquarids Meteor Shower Will Peak on July 27, Here's How You Can Watch it
4 years, 4 months ago

Annual Delta Aquarids Meteor Shower Will Peak on July 27, Here's How You Can Watch it

News 18  

Meteors keep showering throughout the year, however, it sometimes becomes difficult to catch a glimpse of it. But, if you are someone who is into astronomy and would want to witness a meteor shower, this week might be the perfect time for it. The annual Delta Aquarids meteor shower takes place between July 12 and August 23 each year, and …

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