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

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 …

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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. …

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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 …

Sky Earth Meteor Shower

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 …

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1 year, 4 months ago

Meet Kerala astronomer Aswin Sekhar, whose name shines bright on an asteroid

The Hindu

Growing up in Cherpulassery, a small town in Palakkad, Kerala, in the ‘90s, Aswin Sekhar had access to pristine night skies. In the “non-ceremonial nomenclature”, accomplished individuals in the field of astrophysics nominate a fellow scientist for the IAU’s consideration to have a minor planet named in their honour. “The recognition was particularly significant as my expertise lies in meteor …

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3 years, 4 months ago

Perseids meteor shower peaks tonight: All you need to know about the celestial spectacle

India Today

Weeks after the world witnessed Saturn and Jupiter come opposite to each other, stargazers were able to see another celestial event, this time with their naked eyes. READ | Perseid meteor shower: Here's how to photograph the stunning celestial event Perseids are best viewed in the Northern Hemisphere during the pre-dawn hours, though at times it is possible to view …

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3 years, 4 months ago

Perseid meteor shower begins tonight: Here's how to photograph the stunning celestial event

India Today

The Perseid meteor shower, one of the most-watched spectacles of the year, returns to the skies every August and is best viewed in isolated areas with little or no light. The Perseid meteor shower will peak on August 11, 12 and 13, and the best time to watch will be between midnight and dawn on these days. IndiaToday.in caught up …

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3 years, 4 months ago

Perseid meteor shower 2021: When and where to watch the dazzling celestial event

India Today

The Perseid meteor shower, one of the most amazing and unique celestial events, will be visible on the night of August 12, 13 for people in the Northern Hemisphere. Known for fireballs that glow in the night sky, these meteors leave behind a dusty trail every year as Earth passes through their debris field. To watch the meteor shower, find …

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3 years, 7 months ago

From half-moon to lunar eclipses: Here are the celestial events visible in the month of May

Firstpost

There are several phenomena in the night sky that people can watch in the month of May. Night sky enthusiasts can experience different phenomena on the following days of the month: Monday, 3 May A half-moon was seen in the Capricorn constellation. Wednesday, 5 May In the night sky on Wednesday, 5 May, the meteor shower of Eta Aquarids can …

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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 …

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4 years ago

Celestial events that astronomers, skygazers should look out for this December 2020

Firstpost

Apart from a rare conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn on 21 December, 30 December will Planets Jupiter and Saturn will align to form a spectacular phenomenon in the night sky called a ‘double planet’ in December. On 13 December, stargazers will be able to see the Geminids Meteor Shower while on 14 December, people in the Southern Hemisphere will bear …

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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 …

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4 years, 5 months ago

Comet, Asteroid or Meteor? Difference Between the Celestial Bodies as They All Visit Earth in 2020

News 18

The year 2020 has marked the arrival of a number of unexpected guests, both on the Earth and in the universe. Scientists have been issuing constant warnings and alerts about the passing of various celestial bodies especially the asteroids and comets near our planet Earth, especially this year. Here's a handy guide to understand the difference between these celestial bodies: …

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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 …

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

A Spectacular Night of Celestial Wonders in November

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

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

Meet Kerala astronomer Aswin Sekhar, whose name shines bright on an asteroid

Perseids meteor shower peaks tonight: All you need to know about the celestial spectacle

Perseid meteor shower begins tonight: Here's how to photograph the stunning celestial event

Perseid meteor shower 2021: When and where to watch the dazzling celestial event

From half-moon to lunar eclipses: Here are the celestial events visible in the month of May

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

Celestial events that astronomers, skygazers should look out for this December 2020

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

Comet, Asteroid or Meteor? Difference Between the Celestial Bodies as They All Visit Earth in 2020

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