| 单词 | meteor shower |
| 例句 | “But it’s still happening, right? Like, there is still a meteor shower. We just can’t see it.” Turtles All the Way Down 2017-10-10T00:00:00Z Some part of the swarm is always at the same position in the Earth’s orbit, so the meteor shower is always observed on the same day of every year. Cosmos 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z It’s a few minutes before he says, “The first meteor shower I saw was huge. I never wanted it to end.” Dumplin' 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z Our original reason for lying on the roof was to view a widely publicized meteor shower. Where Things Come Back 2011-05-03T00:00:00Z The shoulder of the road is ground zero for a meteor shower of bottles, cans, tires, hubcaps, French fry holders, and discarded shopping bags. Shine! 2019-11-05T00:00:00Z He saw the aurora borealis, meteor showers over tumbling black waves, night skies so clear the stars seemed within reach, hung from a ceiling by fishing wire. Zeitoun 2009-07-15T00:00:00Z The one time she’d convinced him to be a rebel was back at the Wilderness School, when they had sneaked onto the roof at night to watch a meteor shower. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z The morning of the meteor shower, I arrived at school with Harold and discovered a bright orange Volkswagen Beetle parked in my usual spot. Turtles All the Way Down 2017-10-10T00:00:00Z For the first time since that night when I sat in the back of Bo’s truck, watching the meteor shower, I feel like my life is happening. Dumplin' 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z Him: Looks like it's going to be overcast tonight so no meteor shower. Turtles All the Way Down 2017-10-10T00:00:00Z Maybe Libby wasn’t lying about the meteor shower after all, or can sense things about the future that even I can’t. Better Nate Than Ever 2013-02-05T00:00:00Z She and a few of her undead sailors uncovered one of the two emergency rowboats while Scylla’s heads rained from the sky like a meteor shower with teeth, picking off Confederate sailors one after another. The Sea of Monsters 2006-04-01T00:00:00Z “My mom died. Five years ago. And I guess I like to think that wherever she is, her sky has meteor showers, too.” Dumplin' 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z Him: There is a meteor shower Thursday night. Turtles All the Way Down 2017-10-10T00:00:00Z As I’m unlocking my door—I don’t have one of those fancy clicker things—Bo says, “There’s a meteor shower tonight. It’s a small one.” Dumplin' 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z “We’re hanging out here because there’s supposed to be a meteor shower tonight,” she says, lying to Anthony. Better Nate Than Ever 2013-02-05T00:00:00Z One week before the impact, Nature ran an article, "The Big Fizzle Is Coming," predicting that the impact would constitute nothing more than a meteor shower. A Short History of Nearly Everything 2003-05-06T00:00:00Z The Tunguska Event seems to have been caused by a chunk of Comet Encke, a piece substantially larger than the tiny fragments that cause those glittering, harmless meteor showers. Cosmos 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z I’m propped on my bed drawing Brian, who’s a few feet away at my desk watching a meteor shower on some astronomy site he’s addicted to. I'll Give You the Sun 2014-09-16T00:00:00Z Me: My primary interest is not the meteor shower. Turtles All the Way Down 2017-10-10T00:00:00Z The band’s final shows in Toronto coincided with the Perseid meteor showers. Watching Canada’s Biggest Rock Band Say a Dramatic Goodbye 2016-08-20T04:00:00Z Whitman's procession lasted "a moment, a moment long," but meteor showers last for hours, even days. Scientists identify meteor event in Walt Whitman poem 2010-06-05T01:01:00Z The Perseid meteor shower streaked down through the middle of August. A guide to urban stargazing: What you need to start exploring the skies close to home 2020-09-24T04:00:00Z Tonight stargazers will witness a never before seen meteor shower named Camelopardalid, when Earth passes through the debris of comet 209P/Linear. Tonight’s spectacular new meteor shower can be seen and heard: Here’s how 2014-05-23T04:00:00Z After sunset, you’ll get the show of a lifetime — planets, meteor showers, stars — illuminated against northern Maine’s inky black skies. Summer, Reimagined — Minus the Gridlock. Five Alternatives 2017-06-23T04:00:00Z One night we stayed up late to watch a meteor shower, the six of us lying side by side, watching the lights streak across the sky to the sound of waves beating against the shore. Past Into Present: 4 Journeys That Changed Us 2020-04-21T04:00:00Z A meteor shower damages a lunar base, and the four members of the crew soon realize that some kind of life form entered their hermetically sealed world along with the rocks. Movie Review: ‘Stranded,’ Starring Christian Slater, Repeats a Common Plot 2013-07-25T23:40:03Z Is Iceland really just rotting away after the meteor shower? Raising Dion – the superpowers and supertwists: discuss with spoilers 2019-10-10T04:00:00Z You can’t force a person to open to you in a real way–not by cornering them in a hallway, not by whining, not with a sweet move involving a rare meteor shower. REVIEW: Louie Watch: Going All In 2014-06-17T04:00:00Z There were always surprises: a particularly stunning sunset, a vivid meteor shower, orcas breaching in the distance, pods of frolicking dolphins, and porpoises surfing our bow wave. Sailing Into Today on a Boat From Our Past 2018-01-26T05:00:00Z The Geminids meteor shower hits its peak Tuesday, but a full moon will outshine the celestial show this year. Moon will outshine Geminids meteor shower 2016-12-12T05:00:00Z He has a metaphor in the meteor shower but hasn’t yet found a dramatic reason for it to exist. Steve Martin's 'Meteor Shower' plunges into the absurd at the Old Globe 2016-08-09T04:00:00Z In August, guided hikes are also offered in the early evenings to see the annual Perseids meteor shower. Journeys: Network of Trails Lead Hikers to Another California 2010-07-16T19:57:00Z Earth also crosses the orbital path of Halley’s comet near the other end of the year, giving rise to the Orionid meteor shower, usually viewed best in the predawn hours on or near Oct. It’s Star Wars Day, and a meteor shower is on its way to Seattle-area skies 2021-05-04T04:00:00Z For hours, until the sun lit the horizon, we watched the cosmic dance of the Perseid meteor shower. Awe might be our most undervalued emotion. Here’s how to help children find it. 2021-11-29T05:00:00Z Clooney and Bullock play astronauts stranded outside their vehicle after a meteor shower, and the world premiere of the $80m-budget Warner Bros film will be the first time a 3D film will open the festival. Gravity to open Venice film festival 2013-07-03T14:00:13Z Point kids’ eyes skyward for the extraordinary Perseid meteor shower, which happens between July 17 and August 24 and peaks on August 12. Summer vacation boredom busters for your kids 2017-07-01T04:00:00Z The night was warm and smelled of jewelweed, and there were meteor showers. Modern Love: What Lou Reed Taught Me About Love 2014-03-06T20:37:16Z He views the abstraction of the wildly pockmarked head, which looks as though it might have been hit by a meteor shower, as alluding to sounds — the string section, the brass. A Sun God? A Cyborg? No, It’s a George Condo Creation 2019-10-29T04:00:00Z The larger, horizontally oriented “Radiation Exploration” pictures are based on fields of sea-blue over which burst the equivalent of cosmic fireworks: lightning bolts, planetary fireballs and meteor showers of individual strokes. What to See in New York Art Galleries This Week 2018-03-07T05:00:00Z “It was like watching this meteor shower,” Kail recalled. A ‘Hamilton’ Star Discovers Lunatic Comedy With ‘Girls5eva’ 2021-05-24T04:00:00Z Is it any wonder, then, that older generations’ contributions to the conversation are, at best, a kind of verbal meteor shower, the flickering, nattering remains of planets that haven’t existed for eons? Team older feminist: am I allowed nuanced feelings about #MeToo? 2019-10-16T04:00:00Z “But the Perseid meteor shower peaks tomorrow night. Want to find a dark spot and watch?” The Night Girl Finds a Day Boy 2016-12-23T05:00:00Z But when I tell her about the meteor shower, she is not sure how to feel about that and asks if one might crash into the Earth. Parenting through the apocalypse 2012-12-21T00:00:00Z On the evening of July 12, they climbed back in their rented Toyota to watch a meteor shower. Their Story Wrote Itself 2020-01-17T05:00:00Z Compare that to meteor showers, which happen several times a year, he added. Scientists identify meteor event in Walt Whitman poem 2010-06-05T01:01:00Z Reached by a flight of stairs behind a triangle-patterned screen, the second floor has a pockmarked look, as if brutalized by a recent meteor shower. Critical Shopper: Proenza Schouler on Madison Avenue: Critical Shopper 2012-09-20T00:01:02Z I tell her that on Dec. 13 there is a massive Geminids meteor shower. Parenting through the apocalypse 2012-12-21T00:00:00Z The iPhones went off like a meteor shower, and photos were displayed on screens around the party. White House correspondents’ dinner: Now with even more empty calories! 2015-04-26T04:00:00Z The event coincides with the Perseid meteor shower, which will peak during the second week of August, according to a news release from the national park. Stargazing program at Mount Rainier on Saturday 2013-08-09T03:04:57Z Choice times for meteor showers in the Northern Hemisphere include: For the best stargazing, head to a patch of dark sky 2020-07-27T04:00:00Z From there, “The Ancient Hours” roams back and forth across time, plumbing crushed lives amid a backdrop of blossoming dogwoods and meteor showers. Violent Tragedy Upends a Bible Belt Town in This Brisk Novel 2020-12-15T05:00:00Z Except maybe in reality they were just territorial owls dodging shotgun blasts, the supposed invading spaceships nothing more or less miraculous than a meteor shower. "E.T." at 40: A personal reflection on the importance of a "closed story" 2022-06-11T04:00:00Z The Leonids - one of the most prolific annual meteor showers - will be streaking across UK skies in the early hours of Saturday and Sunday. Leonid meteor shower: When, where and how to catch a glimpse of the shooting stars 2023-11-16T05:00:00Z A spectacular meteor shower that is lighting up the skies for two months will peak on Saturday. Orionid meteor shower to light up the skies 2023-10-20T04:00:00Z Though it was past 2 a.m., she lay them down on a blanket on the lawn to watch a meteor shower. Anne Cusack Derk, Times photographer of skill and heart, has died 2023-10-06T04:00:00Z Summer’s biggest celestial blockbuster, the Perseids meteor shower, graces the night sky through about Aug. 24. Corn, strawberry, sturgeon? Why are we suddenly obsessed with the names of full moons? 2023-10-04T04:00:00Z For one, scientists have realized that the comet might be connected to a small meteor shower called the Sigma-Hydrids, which occurs in mid-December. Watch a Comet’s Tail Get Mangled by the Sun 2023-09-07T04:00:00Z "I think the great thing about meteor showers is that they are easy to see, you don't need equipment, all you need to do is look up." Leonid meteor shower: When, where and how to catch a glimpse of the shooting stars 2023-11-16T05:00:00Z The comet only passes Earth every 75-76 years and the next sighting will not be until 2061, but the meteor shower is annual. Orionid meteor shower to light up the skies 2023-10-20T04:00:00Z Several media outlets said Sunrise would be the best place to see the Perseid meteor shower, and thousands of people came, far more than the park could support without causing ecological damage. Mount Rainier proved too popular among stargazers | Op-Ed 2023-08-25T04:00:00Z People gathered at the Phrygian Valley in Turkey to watch the Perseid meteor shower. AP Week in Pictures: Europe and Africa 2023-08-17T04:00:00Z Most meteor showers are the result of Earth passing through the leftover debris shed by comets—that is, the scattered remnants of their previously ejected tails, which accumulate along a comet’s orbital trajectory. Watch a Comet’s Tail Get Mangled by the Sun 2023-09-07T04:00:00Z While recording the annual Perseid meteor shower from Hawaii, this camera happened to capture a parade of satellites. Meteor shower and satellite 'train' caught on film 2023-08-17T04:00:00Z When the debris collides with the Earth's atmosphere at high speeds, it burns, resulting in flashes across the skies, or a meteor shower. Perseid Meteor Shower Will Be In Full Glory On August 13 2023-08-02T04:00:00Z Stargazers are in for a treat on Saturday night when the Perseid meteor shower lights up the sky. Perseid meteor shower to light up night sky 2023-08-12T04:00:00Z This weekend, August 12–13, is the peak of the Perseid meteor shower, which offers dozens of “shooting stars” per hour. Perseid Meteor Shower Peaks This Weekend in a Stargazing Must-See 2023-08-11T04:00:00Z Those pint-sized pieces of cosmic dust burn up as they enter Earth’s atmosphere, producing a meteor shower’s distinctive glowing streaks. Watch a Comet’s Tail Get Mangled by the Sun 2023-09-07T04:00:00Z The Perseids — one of the biggest meteor showers we can see — occur every year in the late summer. The Perseid meteor shower peaks this weekend and it’s even better this year 2023-08-09T04:00:00Z The Perseid meteor shower is considered one of the best for several reasons. Perseid Meteor Shower Will Be In Full Glory On August 13 2023-08-02T04:00:00Z It is called a 'Perseid' meteor shower because the meteors appear to originate from the constellation of Perseus - named after a figure from Greek mythology. Perseid meteor shower to light up night sky 2023-08-12T04:00:00Z It is one of the best, most reliable meteor showers. Perseid Meteor Shower Peaks This Weekend in a Stargazing Must-See 2023-08-11T04:00:00Z The lack of a visible moon means darker skies at night, which allows for better stargazing and more visible meteor showers. Get ready for a ‘black moon’ this month 2023-05-17T04:00:00Z Police said the rock may be related to the Eta Aquariids meteor shower, which peaked last week. Possible meteorite crashes into New Jersey home 2023-05-09T04:00:00Z It doesn’t have to be the night of a big event like the Perseid meteor shower, and you don’t have to start by trying to track down a hard-to-find phenomenon like the Crab nebula. Advice | Teaching your kids to love the night sky, no telescope required 2023-04-18T04:00:00Z According to the Royal Astronomical Society, meteor showers are easy to watch and no special equipment is needed. Perseid meteor shower to light up night sky 2023-08-12T04:00:00Z So don’t expect anything like meteor showers in the movies, where shooting stars streak across the sky every few seconds. Perseid Meteor Shower Peaks This Weekend in a Stargazing Must-See 2023-08-11T04:00:00Z A major meteor shower is peaking this weekend. Baseball Has Changed 2023-04-23T04:00:00Z The Lyrid meteor shower is falling over central Indiana, with the peak of meteor volume expected to come Saturday and Sunday night. Meteor, part of the Lyrid shower, caused a bright flash and sonic boom in Indiana 2023-04-22T04:00:00Z There, you may be able to spot meteor showers, dimmer stars, harder-to-see planets and maybe even the gorgeous Milky Way. Advice | Teaching your kids to love the night sky, no telescope required 2023-04-18T04:00:00Z The first major meteor shower of the spring is the Lyrids. Watch the Lyrids Meteor Shower Peak During a New Moon 2023-01-01T05:00:00Z This year, the Lyrid meteor shower will peak on the evening of Saturday, April 22. How to see the Lyrid meteor shower at its peak 2023-04-21T04:00:00Z The Lyrid meteor shower, which began in the night sky April 15, is expected to peak Sunday evening into Monday morning, although it will remain visible until the morning of April 29. Lyrid meteor shower, peaking Sunday night to Monday morning, could feature fireballs 2023-04-20T04:00:00Z This week you’ll have a chance to enjoy the Lyrids meteor shower, famous for sending particularly bright and large meteors known as “fireballs” shooting through the night sky. Behind the Story: A Looming Hollywood Writers’ Strike 2023-04-19T04:00:00Z The bright star Arcturus is emerging, several planets are out and, in the month’s final week, we’re treated to the Lyrid meteor shower. April night sky boasts bright emerging star, Mercury and a meteor shower 2023-04-11T04:00:00Z The Lyrids meteor shower becomes active on April 15, and reaches peak activity on the night of April 22 into the morning of April 23. April Space Events: Artemis Astronauts, a Journey to Jupiter and More 2023-04-01T04:00:00Z Though he didn’t purchase the business at the time, he and his wife stayed at the lodge a year later to watch a meteor shower — and it was still for sale, Sharp said. Beloved Sierra lodge destroyed by possible gas fire after historic winter storms 2023-03-13T04:00:00Z Going out under that velvet vault and watching a meteor shower or a lunar eclipse is a wonderful way to spend time with family and friends, or to simply decompress. Light Pollution Is Dimming Our View of the Sky, and It’s Getting Worse 2023-01-31T05:00:00Z Dating men was like trying to find hay in a needle stack, but dating women reminded me of a meteor shower in Palm Springs I stayed up to watch years ago. L.A. Affairs: I love my husband but I also love dating women 2023-01-27T05:00:00Z The bright light of the moon, which was full last week, shouldn’t interfere with the annual Lyrid meteor shower, which peaks on the morning of the 23rd. April night sky boasts bright emerging star, Mercury and a meteor shower 2023-04-11T04:00:00Z But on special dates scattered throughout the year, skywatchers can catch a multitude of flares as meteor showers burst in the darkness. How to watch meteor showers 2023-01-01T05:00:00Z Our region’s night skies gave us plenty to wish for in 2022, from super moons and planetary alignments to meteor showers pushing worldly troubles from our minds. Celestial treats to watch for from the Seattle area in 2023 2022-12-21T05:00:00Z Plan to stay up late Tuesday as one of the most visible meteor showers of the year will be passing through the night sky. Strongest meteor shower of the year will be visible Tuesday night 2022-12-13T05:00:00Z Tuesday night into Wednesday morning will be one of the special dates scattered throughout each year when skywatchers can catch a meteor shower as a multitude of flares potentially burst in the darkness. Geminid Meteor Shower: How and When to Watch It Peak 2022-12-13T05:00:00Z As with most meteor showers, this one is produced by the dust sputtered off a comet, and is best seen in the early morning hours when the Earth runs headlong into the meteoroid stream. April night sky boasts bright emerging star, Mercury and a meteor shower 2023-04-11T04:00:00Z The regularity of orbital mechanics means that any given meteor shower happens at roughly the same time each year, with the changing phases of the bright moon being the main variable affecting their visibility. How to watch meteor showers 2023-01-01T05:00:00Z “The Perseid meteor shower in August might just be the most famous,” Goss said, as summer weather conditions are typically ideal for viewing. Celestial treats to watch for from the Seattle area in 2023 2022-12-21T05:00:00Z The Geminids are typically one of the strongest meteor showers on the calendar, according to the American Meteor Society. Strongest meteor shower of the year will be visible Tuesday night 2022-12-13T05:00:00Z He has regularly hosted meteor shower parties with rooftop fireworks. Earth Now Has 8 Billion Humans. This Man Wishes There Were None. 2022-11-23T05:00:00Z The Leonid meteor shower is set to light up the night's sky in the early hours of Friday. Leonid meteor shower: When, where and how to catch a glimpse of the shooting stars 2022-11-17T05:00:00Z Firefighters on scene were approached by members of the public who reported that they believed the fire was connected to the meteor shower. Meteor may have caused fire that destroyed California home, firefighters say 2022-11-07T05:00:00Z After hitting the outbound trail of Halley’s comet in May, Earth every October runs into the debris the comet leaves as it heads toward the sun, producing the Orionid meteor shower. Orionid Meteor Shower: How and When to Watch It Peak in Night Skies 2022-10-20T04:00:00Z The moon being at 72% fullness will also outshine the meteor shower for some. Strongest meteor shower of the year will be visible Tuesday night 2022-12-13T05:00:00Z Each year, Earth crosses through these trails of debris, resulting in two annual meteor showers: the Aquarids in May and the Orionids in mid- to late October. Orionid meteor shower created by Halley's Comet peaks this week. Here's how to catch a glimpse 2022-10-17T04:00:00Z The best time to spot the Leonids, one of the more prolific annual meteor showers, will be from midnight to dawn. Leonid meteor shower: When, where and how to catch a glimpse of the shooting stars 2022-11-17T05:00:00Z The bright hunter’s moon will wash out the Draconid meteor shower on Oct. ‘Hunter’s moon’ should be visible from Seattle this weekend 2022-10-07T04:00:00Z Then look at the table of well-known meteor showers in this chapter and report on what phase the Moon will be in during each shower. Astronomy 2016-10-13T00:00:00Z Small pieces of the asteroid break off during the course of its orbit, which is the source of the Geminid meteor shower passing through Tuesday night and into Wednesday morning. Strongest meteor shower of the year will be visible Tuesday night 2022-12-13T05:00:00Z Let’s dive into the cosmos in celebration of the Perseid meteor shower, which will peak Friday and Saturday. Orionid meteor shower created by Halley's Comet peaks this week. Here's how to catch a glimpse 2022-10-17T04:00:00Z The meteor shower coincided with a full moon this year that dimmed the meteors, but provided its own beauty for the watchers. AP PHOTOS: Stargazers watch meteors at ancient Turkish site 2022-08-16T04:00:00Z The meteor spotting coincided with the peak of the Perseid meteor shower, which peaked Thursday night into early Friday morning. What’s That Sound? It’s Likely a Meteor Over Salt Lake City. 2022-08-13T04:00:00Z When Earth, in its travels around the Sun, crosses such a dust stream, we see a sudden burst of meteor activity that usually lasts several hours; such an event is called a meteor shower. Astronomy 2016-10-13T00:00:00Z The Perseids meteor shower, one of the most popular of the year, will peak Thursday night into Friday morning. How to View the Last Supermoon of the Year 2022-08-11T04:00:00Z The best time to view the Orionid meteor shower will be between 4:40 and 5:40 a.m., according to the Griffith Observatory’s website. Orionid meteor shower created by Halley's Comet peaks this week. Here's how to catch a glimpse 2022-10-17T04:00:00Z It’s not going to be the best year to see the Perseids meteor shower; outshining much of the view will be the last supermoon of the year, the full sturgeon moon. Supermoon likely to outshine Perseids meteor shower 2022-08-11T04:00:00Z Thursday night into Friday morning will be one of the special dates scattered throughout each year when skywatchers can catch a meteor shower as a multitude of flares potentially burst in the darkness. How to Watch the Perseid Meteor Shower Peak in Night Skies 2022-08-11T04:00:00Z The dust particles and pebbles that produce meteor showers are moving together in space before they encounter Earth. Astronomy 2016-10-13T00:00:00Z “My pro astronomer tip is that the best way to see a meteor shower is with a friend and a mug of hot chocolate. That way, the time passes a little bit faster,” says Nugent. Perseids are the year’s best meteor shower 2022-08-09T04:00:00Z Friday night into Saturday morning will be one of the special dates scattered throughout each year when skywatchers can catch a meteor shower as a multitude of flares potentially burst in the darkness. Watch the Southern Delta Aquariid Meteor Shower Peak in Night Skies 2022-07-29T04:00:00Z I threw my head back in hopes of glimpsing a meteor shower. His PTSD, and My Struggle to Live With It 2022-07-05T04:00:00Z For example, when the spacecraft is set to fly through known meteor showers, personnel can maneuver JWST's optical systems into safety for these events. Webb Telescope's Giant Mirror Struck by Micrometeoroid 2022-06-09T04:00:00Z Meteor showers are often designated by the constellation in which this radiant is located: for example, the Perseid meteor shower has its radiant in the constellation of Perseus. Astronomy 2016-10-13T00:00:00Z A never-before-seen meteor shower may light up the skies with untold numbers of brilliant streaks the evening of Monday night into Tuesday morning. You May See a New Meteor Shower in Night Skies, or Nothing at All 2022-05-30T04:00:00Z The regularity of orbital mechanics means that any given meteor shower happens at roughly the same time each year. Watch the Southern Delta Aquariid Meteor Shower Peak in Night Skies 2022-07-29T04:00:00Z If you're a fan of meteor showers and, potentially, a meteor "storm", you'll want to pay attention to the sky cover forecast for Monday night. Get ready for the possible once-in-a-lifetime meteor storm Monday 2022-05-27T04:00:00Z However, the recent impact was not part of such a meteor shower and the statement classified it as "an unavoidable chance event." Webb Telescope's Giant Mirror Struck by Micrometeoroid 2022-06-09T04:00:00Z The characteristics of some of the more famous meteor showers are summarized in Table 14.1. Astronomy 2016-10-13T00:00:00Z On the last night of May, a never-before-seen meteor shower could erupt in the skies above California. After Texas Shooting, California Lawmakers Promise to Pass More Gun Safety Laws 2022-05-26T04:00:00Z And there are more meteor showers to come. Watch the Southern Delta Aquariid Meteor Shower Peak in Night Skies 2022-07-29T04:00:00Z The Eta Aquarids meteor shower is expected to peak long before dawn on May 6 at about 60 shooting stars an hour, according to the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada. Skywatch: A late-night lunar eclipse for the eastern U.S. in mid-May 2022-04-29T04:00:00Z A meteor shower is not only an excuse to do nothing but reflect, but it also offers a rare glimpse into the profoundly unseen dynamics of the universe. Where and how to make the most of the Eta Aquarids meteor shower, peaking May 4-5 2022-04-29T04:00:00Z A painting depicts the great meteor shower or storm of 1833, shown with a bit of artistic license. Astronomy 2016-10-13T00:00:00Z Look for the tau Herculids meteor shower in the night sky around 10 p.m. on Monday, May 30, according to Space.com. After Texas Shooting, California Lawmakers Promise to Pass More Gun Safety Laws 2022-05-26T04:00:00Z Binoculars or telescopes aren’t necessary for meteor showers, and in fact will limit your view. Watch the Southern Delta Aquariid Meteor Shower Peak in Night Skies 2022-07-29T04:00:00Z Whether you stargaze with an astronomy club or on your own, there’s a chance to see stars, planets, moons, and galaxies, as well as astronomical events, like comets, asteroids and meteor showers. Six stellar stargazing spots around the D.C. area 2022-02-28T05:00:00Z But, the cosmos has reserved for you a moment, in the early hours between May 4 and 5, to just let go and immerse yourself in the Eta Aquarids meteor shower. Where and how to make the most of the Eta Aquarids meteor shower, peaking May 4-5 2022-04-29T04:00:00Z No meteorites have ever been recovered in association with meteor showers. Astronomy 2016-10-13T00:00:00Z Hopkins talked about flashes — that first half was a meteor shower. UW Husky men’s win vs. Stanford wasn’t just a victory, it was a message to the Pac-12 they’re better than expected 2022-01-15T05:00:00Z Night sky enthusiasts are gearing up to enjoy one of the best meteor showers of 2021, the Geminids, which peak on Monday night into Tuesday morning. Geminid Meteor Shower: How to Watch Its Peak in Night Skies 2021-12-13T05:00:00Z You won’t even need binoculars to see the sparkling sprawl of the Milky Way or meteor showers, but bring a telescope for views of a half-dozen planets and other intergalactic delights. Six stellar stargazing spots around the D.C. area 2022-02-28T05:00:00Z November presents a cornucopia of familiar planets and their lunar encounters, a meteor shower negated by a bright moon, and a partial lunar eclipse imitating a total lunar eclipse. Sky Watch: November’s treats include a partial lunar eclipse and that sweet extra hour of sleep 2021-10-30T04:00:00Z The key to observing meteor showers is not to restrict your field of view, but to lie back and scan the sky alertly. Astronomy 2016-10-13T00:00:00Z This time of year, they pointed out, is known for intense meteor showers: the Draconids that peaked two days earlier and the Orionids that continue until November. Did a meteor explode over New Hampshire? That may explain the boom 2021-10-12T04:00:00Z Another felt like she was inside a meteor shower. Ida and COVID-19: ‘Twin-demic’ slams Louisiana hospitals 2021-09-08T04:00:00Z Ms. Foott said she would probably miss the peak of the meteor shower this week because of persistent smoke over her home in southwestern Colorado. Where Dark Skies Draw Star-Gazers, Wildfire Smoke Spoils the View 2021-08-13T04:00:00Z The meteor shower is usually made up of 160 to 200 meteors that soar through our atmosphere every hour during its peak, according to The New York Times. With clear skies expected this week in Seattle, here’s how — and when — to see the Perseid meteor shower 2021-08-10T04:00:00Z It is important to remember that such a shower of meteorites has nothing to do with a meteor shower. Astronomy 2016-10-13T00:00:00Z Revel in the natural phenomenon that is the Perseid meteor shower. Plan Your Summer 2021-05-29T04:00:00Z Fans of celestial wonders and lovers of warm weather are in for a treat this weekend with clear skies, a chance to see the Lyrid meteor showers and the year’s first 70-degree days. 70-degree days, clear skies and a chance to see the Lyrid meteor showers 2021-04-15T04:00:00Z Like other remote parts of the West, the dunes are usually an ideal spot to catch the annual summer light show put on by the Perseid meteor shower, which peaks this week. Where Dark Skies Draw Star-Gazers, Wildfire Smoke Spoils the View 2021-08-13T04:00:00Z It was also seen during other new moons without concurrent meteor showers, but it was fainter. The Moon Has a Comet-Like Tail. Every Month It Shoots a Beam Around Earth. 2021-03-04T05:00:00Z Streams of dust particles traveling through space together produce meteor showers, in which we see meteors diverging from a spot in the sky called the radiant of the shower. Astronomy 2016-10-13T00:00:00Z There are no major meteor showers except for "some evening fireballs that seem to peak this time of year as seen from the northern hemisphere." Baker, Emily Mayfield report possible UFO sighting in Texas 2021-03-04T05:00:00Z He shoots for the moon and includes many other heavenly delights: close planetary encounters, dazzling meteor showers, and a “blood moon” eclipse. 12 ways to travel sustainably in the new year 2021-01-08T05:00:00Z Like most other meteor showers, the Draconids are named after the constellation from which they appear to radiate—in this case, Draco, the dragon. 10 spectacular stargazing events to watch in 2021 2020-12-29T05:00:00Z The scientists therefore suspected that these meteor shower impacts were chipping off enough sodium to fuel a particularly luminous spot. The Moon Has a Comet-Like Tail. Every Month It Shoots a Beam Around Earth. 2021-03-04T05:00:00Z A friend of your group really wants to see a meteor shower. Astronomy 2016-10-13T00:00:00Z The Geminid meteor shower happens every year in December when the Earth passes through the debris of an asteroid. Geminid meteor shower dazzles night skies 2020-12-14T05:00:00Z She was born near the peak of the Perseids meteor shower, one of the most prolific annual cosmic light shows. How to See the Halloween Blue Moon (and Uranus!) With Your Kids 2020-10-29T04:00:00Z Others wondered whether they saw a meteor shower or a UFO. Rocket booster likely caused lights in Hawaii’s night sky 2020-10-28T04:00:00Z I felt simultaneously full and empty, and the action on the floor started to feel like a waking dream, or like distant freeway traffic, or like a meteor shower. What I Learned Inside the N.B.A. Bubble 2020-09-30T04:00:00Z Why do meteors in a meteor shower appear to come from just one point in the sky? Astronomy 2016-10-13T00:00:00Z They notice a furry “pouffe” nesting in the living room, but assume it’s inanimate, When alien forces descend from the night sky, they assume it’s a meteor shower. Review: NYC hipsters bake bread, eat quinoa, fight aliens 2020-09-30T04:00:00Z Perhaps the best time to bring your kids to stargaze is during a meteor shower. How to See the Halloween Blue Moon (and Uranus!) With Your Kids 2020-10-29T04:00:00Z As Earth goes around the sun, our atmosphere strikes the dusty trails of comets gone by, and we see these tiny pebbles burn, giving us meteor showers. Skywatch: What’s happening in the heavens in October 2020-09-26T04:00:00Z Often the gathering coincides with the Perseids, a spectacular meteor shower. ‘A meteor will go by, and everyone gasps’: meet the world’s most dedicated stargazers 2020-07-25T04:00:00Z "I appreciated the evening skies a whole lot more. I went up to my terrace at midnight and started studying stars - I even saw a meteor shower," he says. 'How we’re surviving a second virus lockdown' 2020-07-15T04:00:00Z One of the most lasting memories of his youth was watching a meteor shower over the beach. Peter Alexander, who created ethereal worlds out of resin, dies at 81 2020-05-28T04:00:00Z You might even step onto the porch after dark to view the moon and stars or to watch a meteor shower. Editorial Roundup: Kentucky 2020-05-20T04:00:00Z Because of “Animal Crossing,” I’ve had a virtual dumpling night, watched meteor showers with my friends and engaged daily in a lively text message thread where we over-strategize about how to maximize turnip profits. Beyond 'Animal Crossing': What 59 game pros play to de-stress in quarantine 2020-05-05T04:00:00Z But they cooked up an excuse to go anyway, in the name of science: They would triangulate observations of meteor showers. Self-Isolated at the End of the World 2020-05-05T04:00:00Z It wasn't a meteor shower, but it sure looked like one. Driver stranded as boulders rain from mountainside like meteors, video reveals 2020-04-22T04:00:00Z USC’s Fullerton, for instance, was enchanted the other night when she encountered a meteor shower, where the game, with each shooting star, asks players to make a wish. How 'Animal Crossing' was built to be ubiquitous in coronavirus time — back in 2001 2020-04-11T04:00:00Z Citing the scientists, Earth Sky reports that you have to be in the eastern part of North America, Western Europe or South America to see the meteor shower. Get set for spectacular 'unicorn meteor shower' 2019-11-21T05:00:00Z The meteor shower is known as the Alpha Monocerotids because the meteors radiate from Monoceros, a faint constellation to the left of Orion whose name is Greek for unicorn, according to AccuWeather. We may see the Northern Lights from the Seattle area Wednesday night, but no such luck for the Unicorn Meteor Shower 2019-11-20T05:00:00Z Multiple meteor showers are active at the moment, the most notable being the Taurids, Hankey said. Did you notice a bright, explosive-sounding streak across the sky Sunday night? Here’s what that was. 2019-11-04T05:00:00Z According to the American Meteor Society, the Perseids are the most popular meteor shower because they peak on warm August nights in the Northern Hemisphere. This week, the skies bring us sunshine, moderate temperatures — and the Perseid meteor shower. Here’s the best time to see it. 2019-08-13T04:00:00Z On the evening of August 12th and early on August 13th, the Perseid meteor shower will reach its peak, with streaks of light zooming across the skies up to once every minute or so. The Perseid meteor shower peaks tonight, but the Moon is going to spoil the fun 2019-08-12T04:00:00Z “This year’s Perseid meteor shower peaks on August 12th and 13th,” said Bill Cooke of NASA’s Meteoroid Environment Office, in a statement. Perseid meteor shower set to peak: What you need to know 2019-08-12T04:00:00Z The annual Perseid meteor shower, which occurs as Earth passes through the trail of the Swift-Tuttle comet, will peak just after midnight Monday and into Tuesday morning. Newsletter: Where to see the Perseid meteor shower across California 2019-08-12T04:00:00Z Viewing conditions will be better in the eastern portion of Washington state, but the meteor showers should still be visible in the Seattle area, especially with the clear skies expected, according to AccuWeather. Overlapping meteor showers will brighten Monday night sky 2019-07-29T04:00:00Z The annual meteor shower peaked on Tuesday morning, but will still be visible and worth viewing the rest of the week. This week, the skies bring us sunshine, moderate temperatures — and the Perseid meteor shower. Here’s the best time to see it. 2019-08-13T04:00:00Z And the annual Perseid meteor shower is likely to become visible. Essential California: Planned ICE raids bring widespread fear but few arrests 2019-07-15T04:00:00Z A unique local art exhibit you read about, the Hollywood movie you saw being filmed downtown or the weekend’s predicted meteor shower fits the bill. 6 tips to make small talk less excruciating for introverts | Produced by Advertising Publications 2019-05-15T04:00:00Z The Eta Aquariid meteor shower peaks on the morning of May 6, just before dawn, according to the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada. Skywatch: What’s happening in the heavens in May 2019-04-27T04:00:00Z No special equipment is needed to see the meteor showers. Overlapping meteor showers will brighten Monday night sky 2019-07-29T04:00:00Z Balls of fire drew brief lines of evaporating luminance across the sky: a meteor shower. “Poetry” 2019-04-22T04:00:00Z The Perseid meteor shower is expected to peak from Aug. 12 to 13. Essential California: Planned ICE raids bring widespread fear but few arrests 2019-07-15T04:00:00Z Meanwhile, meteor enthusiasts may get a chance between nightfall and moonrise, generally between 9 p.m. and midnight, to catch the Lyrid meteor shower. With clear skies, you can see a full moon, meteor showers and 5 planets this weekend 2019-04-19T04:00:00Z Night skies in the Northern Hemisphere are going to sparkle with meteors this month as the annual Lyrid meteor shower puts on a spectacular display — with 10 to 20 meteors per hour at its peak. Lyrid meteor shower peaks this weekend: What to know about the starry spectacle 2019-04-15T04:00:00Z Monday night will feature not 1, but 2 meteor showers, sparking as many as 25 shooting stars per hour. Overlapping meteor showers will brighten Monday night sky 2019-07-29T04:00:00Z Of the 39 spikes, 29 occurred within 48 hours of the moon and Earth passing through annual meteor showers that are broad enough to hit both bodies. The moon is losing 200 tons of water a year to meteorite strikes 2019-04-15T04:00:00Z The match commentator suggested it was a “meteor shower”. 'Fireball' over New Zealand was satellite, Russia confirms 2019-01-10T05:00:00Z The Taurids are meteor showers that occur twice a year, in late June and late October or early November. Incoming! A June meteor swarm could be loaded with surprises. 2018-12-25T05:00:00Z A full Moon and a meteor shower will accompany this year's winter solstice. Winter solstice 2018 accompanied by full Moon, meteor shower: Everything you need to know 2018-12-20T05:00:00Z An Indiana officer got a stunning view of the Geminid meteor shower — known as one of the best meteor shows of the year — from his patrol car late Wednesday. Huge green fireball from Geminid meteor shower captured on Indiana officer's dash cam 2018-12-14T05:00:00Z While the August Perseid meteor shower is more famous, experts are saying to get outside for this one as well. Look Up! Gleaming Geminid Meteor Shower of 2018 Peaks Tonight 2018-12-13T05:00:00Z The Geminid meteor shower is considered to be one of the best displays in the night sky, and this year will peak during the early hours of Friday. How to watch the Geminid meteor shower 2018-12-13T05:00:00Z They strike during the day, when sunlight washes out the “shooting stars” that are visible during the nighttime meteor shower later in the year. Incoming! A June meteor swarm could be loaded with surprises. 2018-12-25T05:00:00Z The annual Ursid meteor shower is also expected to peak on Dec. 21 and Dec. 22. Winter solstice 2018 accompanied by full Moon, meteor shower: Everything you need to know 2018-12-20T05:00:00Z The winter meteor shower made its annual appearance this week. Huge green fireball from Geminid meteor shower captured on Indiana officer's dash cam 2018-12-14T05:00:00Z Right now, the Earth is traveling through a trail of dust and rubble sloughed off by a strange space rock called 3200 Phaethon, which means it’s time for this year’s Geminid meteor shower. Watch the brilliant Geminid meteor shower celebrated by today’s Google Doodle 2018-12-13T05:00:00Z Could this be an early treat from the Geminid meteor shower? Back-to-back fireballs bolted through Washington’s sky Monday evening 2018-12-11T05:00:00Z Stargazers, get ready to bundle up as you catch one of the best meteor shows of the year — the Geminid meteor shower. Geminid meteor shower peaks this week: What to know about the 'strongest meteor shower of the year' 2018-12-11T05:00:00Z And on my last vacation, which took me pretty far north, I downloaded Aurora Pro and Sky Guide to view the Perseid meteor shower. Covering a White House Where News Is Always Just a Tap Away 2018-11-28T05:00:00Z The meteor shower, which contains debris from 3200 Phaethon, peaked Thursday night into Friday morning and was expected to shoot off anywhere between 60 to 120 meteors per hour. Huge green fireball from Geminid meteor shower captured on Indiana officer's dash cam 2018-12-14T05:00:00Z The Geminids tend to be the strongest, brightest meteor shower of the year, but according to the American Meteor Society, they often lose the meteor shower popularity contest. Watch the brilliant Geminid meteor shower celebrated by today’s Google Doodle 2018-12-13T05:00:00Z There is a chance that Earth may be entering a narrow but unusually dense pocket of debris left in the wake of 3200 Phaethon, the asteroid responsible for igniting December’s annual meteor shower. Back-to-back fireballs bolted through Washington’s sky Monday evening 2018-12-11T05:00:00Z The meteor shower, which contains debris from 3200 Phaethon, is expected to peak Thursday night into Friday morning, shooting anywhere between 60 to 120 meteors per hour. Geminid meteor shower peaks this week: What to know about the 'strongest meteor shower of the year' 2018-12-11T05:00:00Z Throughout these dark nights, meteor showers, northern lights and unbelievably full moons await you. Okanogan’s wintertime ‘wows’ are right outside your door | Provided by Okanogan County Tourism Council 2018-11-26T05:00:00Z The meteor shower, which contains debris from Comet Tempel-Tuttle, will be visible Saturday night and early Sunday morning. Leonid meteor shower peaks this weekend: How to catch the 'bright' spectacle 2018-11-16T05:00:00Z Stargazers in the Northern Hemisphere tend to prefer to stay up and watch the Perseids meteor shower in August’s warmer weather. Watch the brilliant Geminid meteor shower celebrated by today’s Google Doodle 2018-12-13T05:00:00Z Patrick Knuthson said visitors always were amazed by the glittering stars and the meteor showers, brilliant streaks of light that shot across the summer skies. Remembering the sweet life of a town wiped out by wildfire 2018-11-15T05:00:00Z And watching the red moon rise from a quiet bay, or sleeping al fresco under a meteor shower. Setting sail: one woman's year alone at sea 2018-11-04T04:00:00Z But he started looking skyward again in the 1960s, photographing meteor showers and traveling to watch solar eclipses. ‘Streetcorner Astronomer’ sets up telescope one last time 2018-11-02T04:00:00Z Before then, astronomers connected meteor showers to comets, Kareta wrote in a news release. Astronomers zero in on blue-hued asteroid 2018-10-25T04:00:00Z The meteor shower will be at its best late Thursday night into early Friday morning. Watch the brilliant Geminid meteor shower celebrated by today’s Google Doodle 2018-12-13T05:00:00Z The meteor shower, which contains debris from Halley's Comet, is expected to peak early Sunday morning, shooting off around 15 to 20 meteors per hour. Orionid meteor shower to light up night sky this weekend: Everything you need to know 2018-10-19T04:00:00Z This week’s clear skies are providing a rare opportunity for early-morning views of the Orionid meteor shower, one of the brightest and most beautiful of the year. Look up: Meteor shower to light up Seattle’s unusually cloudless night skies 2018-10-16T04:00:00Z A matte-black background is dotted with vertical, metallic threads, like a meteor shower, or falling rain against a night sky. Space: The latest frontier for home décor | Produced by Advertising Publications 2018-08-22T04:00:00Z The so-called Perseids meteor shower returns to the skies every August, and are best viewed in the northern hemisphere in isolated areas where there is little light pollution. Meteor shower lights up skies over Bosnia 2018-08-12T04:00:00Z Either way, there’s a trail of grit and rocky materials in its wake that burns up in Earth’s atmosphere, which is what we see as the yearly Geminid meteor shower. Watch the brilliant Geminid meteor shower celebrated by today’s Google Doodle 2018-12-13T05:00:00Z Trump’s explosive rise to power and a sudden meteor shower of criminal suspicions inevitably tagged Cohen, leaving him facing serious criminal charges of his own. Trump and Cohen: pair who shared special bond headed for fatal split 2018-07-28T04:00:00Z In your sleeping bag on the still-warm ledge rock, occasionally you will be treated to meteor showers or an unforgettable show of northern lights. The 22 best US national parks to escape the crowds, chosen by experts 2018-05-25T04:00:00Z Citrus zest grated over the flame by the bartender induces a mini meteor shower. Potent drinks demand strong food at Navy Strength 2018-05-03T04:00:00Z Get set for shooting stars all week long with the arrival of the Eta Aquarid meteor shower, which will peak on the night of May 5 and into the following morning. Jupiter at Its Best, and More Can't-Miss Sky Events in May 2018-05-01T04:00:00Z There are a few ways to still catch the meteor shower if you live amid the city lights. Watch the brilliant Geminid meteor shower celebrated by today’s Google Doodle 2018-12-13T05:00:00Z Sky-watchers will get a chance to witness one of the oldest known annual meteor showers this weekend—and conditions promise to be ideal for viewing the shooting stars. How to See the 2018 Lyrid Meteor Shower 2018-04-20T04:00:00Z As the seasons shift here on Earth, the celestial realm will deliver a planet bonanza, a wandering moon, and an early morning meteor shower. Spring Meteor Shower, and More Can't-Miss Sky Events in April 2018-04-01T04:00:00Z A defunct Chinese space laboratory is set to become a ‘splendid’ meteor shower as it re-enters Earth’s atmosphere on Monday, Chinese authorities maintain. 'Splendid' fireball: China's Tiangong-1 space lab to hit Earth on Monday 2018-04-01T04:00:00Z All the claimed methane spikes over the past 2 decades occurred within about 2 weeks of a known martian meteor shower, Fries and his colleagues found. On Mars, atmospheric methane—a sign of life on Earth—changes mysteriously with the season 2018-01-03T05:00:00Z And a variety of eclipses and meteor showers offer ample opportunities for skygazing. SpaceX rocket launches, shooting for moon in 2018 2018-01-01T05:00:00Z Northern Hemisphere skies will light up as the Lyrid meteor shower peaks late on April 21 and into the very early hours of April 22. How to See the 2018 Lyrid Meteor Shower 2018-04-20T04:00:00Z This annual meteor shower will reach its peak in the predawn hours of April 22. Spring Meteor Shower, and More Can't-Miss Sky Events in April 2018-04-01T04:00:00Z The first meteor shower of the year, the Quadrantids will reach their maximum hourly numbers in the late night of January 3 and into the predawn hours of January 4. Blue Moon Eclipse and More Can't-Miss Sky Events in January 2018-01-01T05:00:00Z Skeptics say the atmospheric reactions may not occur quickly enough and that meteor showers don't deposit much more material than the background flux of interplanetary dust. On Mars, atmospheric methane—a sign of life on Earth—changes mysteriously with the season 2018-01-03T05:00:00Z These are the Geminids, a meteor shower that peaked earlier this month. Nearby asteroid is surprisingly big, as seen by telescope that survived Hurricane Maria 2017-12-28T05:00:00Z Chinese astronomers in 687 B.C. noted that this meteor shower was so prolific that the meteors were “falling like rain.” How to See the 2018 Lyrid Meteor Shower 2018-04-20T04:00:00Z Considered one of the most intense annual meteor showers, the Perseids regularly produce up to 60 shooting stars an hour at their peak. Top 8 Must-See Sky Events for 2018 2017-12-28T05:00:00Z The Perseid meteor shower is a “grand sky show that is an annual favorite thanks to its summertime bounty of shooting stars,” says our Senior Science Editor, Victoria Jaggard. Our 21 Most Popular Stories of 2017 2017-12-21T05:00:00Z But Fries contends that meteor showers are highly variable, and just because the Siding Spring encounter was close does not mean it was rich in dust and debris. On Mars, atmospheric methane—a sign of life on Earth—changes mysteriously with the season 2018-01-03T05:00:00Z The annual Geminid meteor shower is usually an exercise in futility for stargazers in Western Washington, where clear nights in December are about as common as Sasquatch sightings. A rare sight: Geminid meteor shower might be visible here 2017-12-12T05:00:00Z The Geminid meteor shower is upon us, and it promises to be one of the best shooting star shows of the year. Geminids 2017: How to See One of the Year's Best Meteor Showers 2017-12-11T05:00:00Z Grab your winter coat and mittens, pour some coffee, step outside and look up: The Geminid meteor shower — arguably the most robust shooting stars of 2017 — peaks the night of Dec. 13-14. Sky Watch: Prepare for the Geminids 2017-12-02T05:00:00Z Views of the meteor shower are expected to be good on the nights before and after the peak as well. Cold Moon, Meteors, and More Can't-Miss Sky Events in December 2017-12-01T05:00:00Z Sky-watchers are getting set for a celestial lion to roar, as the annual Leonid meteor shower kicks into high gear later this week. How to See the 2017 Leonid Meteor Shower 2017-11-14T05:00:00Z You just might be lucky and catch a glimpse of a spectacularly bright meteor from the Taurid meteor shower. How to Watch the Taurid Meteor Shower This Weekend 2017-11-10T05:00:00Z Most of the annual meteor showers we see were created by passing comets, which shed dust as they get close to the sun and their ices vaporize. Geminids 2017: How to See One of the Year's Best Meteor Showers 2017-12-11T05:00:00Z Generally speaking, meteor showers are born from the dusty tails of comets. Sky Watch: Prepare for the Geminids 2017-12-02T05:00:00Z Tokyo is readying a robot village, driverless taxis and an artificial meteor shower as part of what it hopes are the most technologically advanced Games in history. Cracking the vault: Artificial intelligence judging comes to gymnastics 2017-11-04T04:00:00Z Like other annual meteor showers, the Leonids happen when Earth plows through a trail of debris left in the wake of a comet orbiting the sun, in this case, comet Tempel-Tuttle. How to See the 2017 Leonid Meteor Shower 2017-11-14T05:00:00Z As with all meteor showers, there’s no need to use binoculars or telescopes. Trio of Meteor Showers and More Can’t-Miss Sky Events in November 2017-11-01T04:00:00Z Two small meteor showers contribute a few shooting stars to November’s night heavens. Skywatch: In November, Jupiter and Venus will greet us just before breakfast 2017-10-28T04:00:00Z Learn more about the major meteor showers and how to watch them here. John Kelly, Puerto Rico, Catalonia: Your Evening Briefing 2017-10-20T04:00:00Z Earth passes through this material every October, creating a meteor shower that peaks around October 21 and 22. How to Watch the 2017 Orionid Meteor Shower 2017-10-20T04:00:00Z In non-scientific language, the best time to watch the Orionid meteor shower is between midnight and dawn on Friday or Saturday night. What Time to Watch the Orionid Meteor Shower This Weekend 2017-10-20T04:00:00Z Look up late at night on the 16th and into the early morning hours of the 17th for a flurry of shooting stars during the peak of the annual Leonid meteor shower. Trio of Meteor Showers and More Can’t-Miss Sky Events in November 2017-11-01T04:00:00Z The annual Orionid meteor shower will see around 20 meteors passing through the sky every hour. Meteor shower to fill weekend skies 2017-10-20T04:00:00Z This year, the meteor shower will be peaking under moonless skies, so viewing is expected to be exceptionally good as long as clear skies prevail. Uranus at Its Best, and More Can't-Miss Sky Events in October 2017-10-01T04:00:00Z And meteor showers might tide you over until the next big celestial event: The Orionids peak around Oct. New York Today: Moments of Unity 2017-08-22T04:00:00Z We put together a calendar of meteor showers, rocket launches and other special events that you can add to your own Google or iOS calendar. Eclipse, Spain, Singapore: Your Monday Evening Briefing 2017-08-21T04:00:00Z The Times’ calendar features a light range of upcoming events: meteor showers, notable anniversaries, and major events such as the August 21st solar eclipse. Stay up to date with the next big astronomical events with a new digital calendar 2017-08-13T04:00:00Z That display is, of course, the annual Perseid meteor shower, which is beloved by meteor enthusiasts and summer campers alike. 2017 Perseids Meteor Shower Peaks This Weekend 2017-08-12T04:00:00Z This weekend the night sky will be filled with glowing streaks as the annual Perseid meteor shower reaches its peak, with the best views in the northern hemisphere. Perseid meteor shower: everything you need to know to see it 2017-08-12T04:00:00Z The Perseid meteor shower will peak over the weekend, giving stargazers the opportunity to spot scores of shooting stars in the sky. Perseid meteor shower set to peak at weekend - BBC News 2017-08-11T04:00:00Z Learn more about the other meteor showers that will occur this year, and how to watch them. Trump, North Korea, Perseids: Your Friday Evening Briefing 2017-08-11T04:00:00Z I synced up the calendar to my devices on Friday, and I’m pleased to see entries for the Persied meteor shower alongside more mundane reminders for dentist appointments and bills. Stay up to date with the next big astronomical events with a new digital calendar 2017-08-13T04:00:00Z This weekend, people around the world will be able to see pieces of a comet streaking across the sky, as the annual Perseid meteor shower reaches its peak. How to See the 2017 Perseid Meteor Shower 2017-08-11T04:00:00Z The link between comets and meteor showers was only revealed in the 19th century, through the meticulous calculations of the Italian astronomer Giovanni Schiaparelli. Perseid meteor shower: everything you need to know to see it 2017-08-12T04:00:00Z The Perseid meteor shower is peaking this weekend, but something big is poised to interrupt your view: the moon. How to Watch the Perseid Meteor Shower 2017-08-11T04:00:00Z The peak of the Perseid meteor shower is this weekend, and tonight and Saturday night are the best times to watch. New York Today: Polluting the Perseids 2017-08-11T04:00:00Z I've never been a big fan of astronomical events: there are just too many meteor showers or planet transits to keep up with, and a slightly larger Moon just doesn't do much for me. Tips for photographing the total solar eclipse 2017-08-10T04:00:00Z As with all meteor showers, the best place to see the Perseids is from a dark site away from city lights, with an unobstructed view of the overhead sky. How to See the 2017 Perseid Meteor Shower 2017-08-11T04:00:00Z The meteor shower is beautiful spectacle born of debris. Perseid meteor shower: everything you need to know to see it 2017-08-12T04:00:00Z "Meteor Shower" is a zany marital comedy that chronicles one bizarre 1993 evening spent watching a meteor shower in Ojai, Calif. Amy Schumer will make her Broadway debut in Steve Martin's 'Meteor Shower' 2017-08-07T04:00:00Z For tips on capturing meteor showers with a camera, we reached out to Sean Walker, the equipment editor for Sky and Telescope Magazine. New York Today: Polluting the Perseids 2017-08-11T04:00:00Z The iconic August meteor shower officially peaks on August 12 at 1 p.m. Two Eclipses, and 6 More Can't-Miss Sky Events in August 2017-08-01T04:00:00Z The Perseid meteor shower — over the weekend of Aug. 11-13 — will compete with a bright, waning gibbous moon, just days past full. Skywatch: Solar eclipse will be the talk of many towns across the U.S. 2017-07-29T04:00:00Z “I was fascinated by meteor showers already as a child,” she said. Perseid meteor shower: everything you need to know to see it 2017-08-12T04:00:00Z Even a few kilograms colliding at that speed would make the asteroid that killed off the dinosaurs look like a meteor shower. Greetings, E.T. (Please Don’t Murder Us.) 2017-06-28T04:00:00Z Having sat through a meteor shower of imposingly well-made Marvel products, the too-pleased-with-itself “Guardians” felt to me like an intensely scripted politician trying to smugly crack wise. Review: ‘Guardians’ returns and it’s better than the first 2017-04-25T04:00:00Z The observations also show that meteor showers, especially those that last for weeks or months at a time, move from night to night, according to Dr. Jenniskens. Visualizing the Cosmic Streams That Spew Meteor Showers 2017-03-24T04:00:00Z The fiery meteor shower of 1833 was so memorable that many people used it to date important moments in their lives. A Glimpse Into the Life of a Slave Sold to Save Georgetown 2017-03-12T05:00:00Z The Quadrantid meteor shower peaks on Tuesday morning, according to the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada. Skywatch: Beautiful planets and shooting stars 2016-12-31T05:00:00Z One of the year’s biggest meteor showers will streak across the sky starting Tuesday night, according to NASA. Watch Live: The Geminid Meteor Shower Streaks Across the Sky 2016-12-13T05:00:00Z The Geminids meteor shower hits its peak on Tuesday, but a full moon will outshine the celestial show this year. Geminids meteor shower peaks Tuesday amid full moon 2016-12-12T05:00:00Z They plan to use the data to confirm more than 300 potential meteor showers that scientists have observed, but not verified. Visualizing the Cosmic Streams That Spew Meteor Showers 2017-03-24T04:00:00Z If you find yourself growing impatient, here’s something you can actually mark on your calendar: The Geminids, one of the best and most reliable meteor showers of the year, begins early next month. New York Today: Behold, the Supermoon 2016-11-14T05:00:00Z Look up late at night and into the early morning hours of the 17th for a flurry of shooting stars during the peak of the annual Leonid meteor shower. Record Supermoon and 9 More Can't-Miss Sky Events in November 2016-11-01T04:00:00Z The Geminid meteor shower will peak on the night of Dec. 13 and in the early morning hours of Dec. 14. Watch Live: The Geminid Meteor Shower Streaks Across the Sky 2016-12-13T05:00:00Z Thursday night’s Orionid meteor shower will most likely be a bust, thanks to the pesky moon. The Orionid Meteor Shower Will Peak Tonight. Don’t Expect Much. 2016-10-20T04:00:00Z There is even an option to see all the meteor showers at once, making it look like a meteor hurricane. Visualizing the Cosmic Streams That Spew Meteor Showers 2017-03-24T04:00:00Z Nature sends us shootings stars: The Orionid meteor shower — leftover bits of Halley’s Comet — peaks Oct. 21-22, most likely after midnight. Skywatch: Heavenly bodies are abuzz in October’s active skies 2016-10-01T04:00:00Z Late night and the following morning, the Taurid meteor shower will peak. Record Supermoon and 9 More Can't-Miss Sky Events in November 2016-11-01T04:00:00Z Get ready to see the Green Giant, meteor showers, and more this month. A Meteor Shower and 8 More Can’t-Miss Sky Events in October 2016-10-01T04:00:00Z Some scientists see a spike in queries whenever there is a big meteor shower or media coverage of the fall of a meteorite. Scientists: No, the Rock You Found Is Not a Meteorite 2016-09-15T04:00:00Z He also saw that several meteor showers, most noticeably the kappa Cygnids and the omicron Eridanids, drift widely throughout the duration of the shower. Visualizing the Cosmic Streams That Spew Meteor Showers 2017-03-24T04:00:00Z The Aurigid meteor shower seems to radiate from the constellation Auriga, the charioteer. This Week’s Night Sky: See an Eerie Pyramid of Light 2016-08-29T04:00:00Z It was about the Perseid meteor shower, which will be viewable through Aug. 24. Took a dive into Facebook news — here’s what I found 2016-08-14T04:00:00Z This year, forecasters also predicted a Perseid outburst, a meteor shower with more meteors than usual. The Best Photos of the 2016 Perseids Meteor Shower 2016-08-12T04:00:00Z The Perseids meteor shower takes place this week and scientists are predicting a more spectacular display than in years past. New York Today: A Marvelous Meteor Shower 2016-08-11T04:00:00Z “Next time you see a meteor shower, go to the tool and see what you’re actually looking at,” Dr. Jenniskens said. Visualizing the Cosmic Streams That Spew Meteor Showers 2017-03-24T04:00:00Z The Aurigid meteor shower is set to peak before dawn on August 31. This Week’s Night Sky: See an Eerie Pyramid of Light 2016-08-29T04:00:00Z The Perseids meteor shower will illuminate the sky in the Northern Hemisphere tonight. Baltimore Police, Simone Biles, Katie Ledecky: Your Thursday Briefing 2016-08-11T04:00:00Z So the comet’s orbit doesn’t need to precisely intersect with Earth’s to cause a meteor shower. Moment of Geek - Perseid Meteor Shower 2016-08-11T04:00:00Z This year’s Perseid meteor shower is expected to be unusually intense. Get ready for Perseid meteor shower 2016-08-10T04:00:00Z When specks of dust and ice left behind by comets or asteroids collide with our atmosphere, we experience meteor showers. Visualizing the Cosmic Streams That Spew Meteor Showers 2017-03-24T04:00:00Z Finally, plan ahead if you want to see the Perseids meteor shower, possibly the year’s best in the Northern Hemisphere. U.S. Presidential Race, Baltimore, Olympics: Your Wednesday Evening Briefing 2016-08-10T04:00:00Z Sky-watchers around the world are eagerly anticipating the arrival of the annual Perseid meteor shower, which peaks this year from August 11 to 13. How to Watch the Supercharged Perseid Meteor Shower We are in the midst of one of the best annual meteor showers - the Perseids, so called because they appear to radiate from the constellation Perseus. Moment of Geek - Perseid Meteor Shower 2016-08-11T04:00:00Z The Perseid meteor shower occurs when the Earth passes through a swath of dustlike debris, thousands of miles wide, left in the wake of the comet Swift-Tuttle. Get ready for Perseid meteor shower 2016-08-10T04:00:00Z On Thursday night, Aug. 11, 2016 into early Friday morning, the Perseid meteor shower is expected to peak with double the normal number of meteors. Outburst of shooting stars up to 200 mph _ meteors per hour 2016-08-10T04:00:00Z A favorite of many stargazers, the Perseids meteor shower is underway and will be at its peak over the next few days, with meteors visible to the naked eye in the Northern Hemisphere. How to Watch the Perseids Meteor Shower 2016-08-10T04:00:00Z The Perseid meteor shower appears to radiate from the constellation Perseus, named for the mythical Greek hero. How to Watch the Supercharged Perseid Meteor Shower A general rule of thumb with meteor showers is that you are never watching remnants from a comet’s most recent orbit. Get Ready for the Perseids Meteor Shower: ‘It Will Rival the Stars in the Sky.’ 2016-08-10T04:00:00Z If you want to catch the Perseid meteor shower, the best time to start watching is after midnight local time. Thank our buddy Jupiter for an extra special Perseid meteor shower this year 2016-08-09T04:00:00Z Also on August 11 and into the predawn hours of August 12, the year’s best meteor shower will be reaching its most intense activity. This Week’s Night Sky: See an Asteroid Pass and Meteors Peak 2016-08-08T04:00:00Z What may be the best meteor shower to view this year is peaking this week. How to Watch the Perseids Meteor Shower 2016-08-10T04:00:00Z The streak of light coincides with the Delta Aquarid meteor shower, which usually peaks about July 28 or July 29. Mysterious streak of light across night sky is re-entry of Chinese rocket, expert says 2016-07-27T04:00:00Z This week, the annual meteor shower will illuminate the night sky with cosmic fireworks, creating a particularly dazzling display for skygazers across the Northern Hemisphere. Get Ready for the Perseids Meteor Shower: ‘It Will Rival the Stars in the Sky.’ 2016-08-10T04:00:00Z The Perseid meteor shower got its name from the constellation Perseus — the area of the sky where the meteors seem to originate from. Thank our buddy Jupiter for an extra special Perseid meteor shower this year 2016-08-09T04:00:00Z The Delta Aquarid meteor shower appears to radiate from the constellation Aquarius. This Week’s Night Sky: See Shooting Stars and a Cosmic Crab July 12 marks the official beginning of the Southern Aquarid meteor shower. This Week’s Night Sky: Watch the Moon Meet Mars 2016-07-11T04:00:00Z McDowell dismissed the claim of a meteor shower outright, saying that meteors usually move faster and don’t carry a trail of debris. Mysterious streak of light across night sky is re-entry of Chinese rocket, expert says 2016-07-27T04:00:00Z A small meteor shower, the Delta Aquariids , peaks July 28, with about 20 shooting stars an hour, according to the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada. Skywatch: Jupiter shines bright before its date with Juno 2016-07-02T04:00:00Z Natural meteor showers occur when Earth plows through trails of debris shed by passing comets. Get Ready for Artificial Meteor Showers As we wait for the Perseids, the granddaddy of all shooting star shows, in August, a modest but dependable meteor shower called the Delta Aquarids will whet our appetites this week. This Week’s Night Sky: See Shooting Stars and a Cosmic Crab Also this week, a meteor shower will start to sprinkle and Saturn will shine near the lunar disk. This Week’s Night Sky: Watch the Moon Meet Mars 2016-07-11T04:00:00Z A meteor shower she witnessed while a student made a deep impression. Man-Made Shooting Stars in Eyes of Japanese Startup 2016-06-07T04:00:00Z I feel less like a naturalist and more like an amateur astronomer waiting for a meteor shower, squinting expectantly into the darkness. New York Above 800 Feet 2016-06-02T04:00:00Z ALE’s particles are larger than most found in natural meteor showers, ensuring a longer burn and a bigger, brighter fireball, according to company spokesperson Rie Yamamoto. Get Ready for Artificial Meteor Showers Debris from Halley’s Comet will enter the Earth’s atmosphere Thursday evening in what is known as the Eta Aquarid meteor shower. Watch Live: Eta Aquariid Meteor Shower Rains Down on Earth 2016-05-05T04:00:00Z Get set for shooting stars all week long with the Eta Aquarid meteor shower, which will peak on the night of May 5 and into the following morning. This Week’s Night Sky: Watch Meteors From Halley’s Comet The dusty trails linger in space long after the comet leaves, only to burn ephemerally when Earth passes through the stream, creating a meteor shower. Lyrid Meteor Shower Is Spectacular, Albeit Obscured 2016-04-18T04:00:00Z The date also marks the start of the Lyrid meteor shower, so attendees might see a shooting star. UNL’s Behlen Observatory to host open house on Friday 2016-04-08T04:00:00Z The annual Lyrid meteor shower peaks April 22, but the portly full moon effectively washes out these shooting stars. Skywatch: April brings planetary presents 2016-04-02T04:00:00Z Harry, in a silvery rain poncho that Major Tom might have worn during a particularly bad meteor shower, brought the audience to its feet with a spirited "Starman" singalong. As Cyndi Lauper, Perry Farrell and Michael Stipe sang, David Bowie's spirit hovered 2016-04-01T04:00:00Z It also offers an original short called "The Big One," about a meteor shower and the end of the world. Hulu now has an app for Samsung Gear VR 2016-03-24T04:00:00Z The annual Alpha Centaurids meteor shower is expected to peak for two days beginning Monday, February 8. This Week’s Night Sky: A Meteor Shower and Dancing Giant Worlds A meteor could simply be a piece of dust from the tail of a comet, like when we have meteor showers. What Meteorites Mean for Science, Culture, and Kitsch 2015-12-27T05:00:00Z For a second night in a row on Monday, December 14, the annual Geminid meteor shower continues to peak in the overnight hours into Tuesday pre-dawn hours. This Week’s Night Sky: Meteors, Comet, and a Snow Globe 2015-12-14T05:00:00Z Those who find wonder and good cheer in the prospect of a major meteor shower are in luck this weekend. Geminid meteor shower predicted to be a mighty big show on Sunday 2015-12-12T05:00:00Z One of the year’s biggest meteor showers will grace skies around the world starting Sunday, sending along up to 100 meteors per hour, according to NASA. How to Watch the Geminid Meteor Shower 2015-12-12T05:00:00Z A meteor shower occurs when, every so often, the Earth plows through a cloud of particles shed by passing comets. Watch Year's Best Meteor Shower this Weekend 2015-12-11T05:00:00Z After a week of slowly ramping up, the annual Geminid meteor shower kicks into high gear, reaching its peak in the overnight hours of Sunday, December 13. This Week’s Night Sky: A Comet, Meteors, and Clusters at Play 2015-12-07T05:00:00Z The Geminid meteor shower begins to ramp up this week and will peak in mid-December. This Week’s Night Sky: Geminid Meteor Shower Starts to Sprinkle 2015-11-30T05:00:00Z Like most meteor showers, the Leonids are caused by Earth plowing through the dust trail left by a comet. This Week’s Night Sky: A Lion Makes a Meteoric Roar 2015-11-16T05:00:00Z RocketJump is also moving into original virtual reality content with a short film called "The Big One", featuring a meteor shower that soon turns into an "apocalyptic nightmare". RocketJump partners with Youku Tudou to bring videos to China 2015-11-10T05:00:00Z The Geminid meteor shower historically hasn’t gotten as much press as its more famous cousin—the August Perseids—because it coincides with the busy holidays and the chilly December weather. Watch Year's Best Meteor Shower this Weekend 2015-12-11T05:00:00Z Aligned planets and the stragglers from a meteor shower are all visible this week. This Week’s Night Sky: Andromeda Time Machine 2015-11-09T05:00:00Z Some thought it was part of the annual Taurid meteor shower, which is reaching its peak. Mystery light above L.A. brings fear, anger and questions 2015-11-08T05:00:00Z This year's Leonids meteor shower peaks on Wednesday morning, November 18. This Week’s Night Sky: A Lion Makes a Meteoric Roar 2015-11-16T05:00:00Z The Taurid meteor shower, named for the constellation Taurus, are often tepid and hard to see but are expected to be extremely bright this year, CBS reports. How to Watch the Taurid Meteor Shower Fireballs 2015-11-06T05:00:00Z Like most annual meteor showers, the Taurids are the leftover debris shed from a comet. A Typically Bland Meteor Shower Might Shine Extra Bright This Week 2015-11-05T05:00:00Z Thursday night will present an opportunity throughout the Northern Hemisphere to see the annual Draconid meteor shower hit its peak. How to Watch the Draconid Meteor Shower 2015-10-08T04:00:00Z The temperamental annual meteor shower known as the Draconids peaks this week under dark skies, offering skywatchers a nearly perfect chance to see as many as two dozen shooting stars per hour. Spectacular Meteor Shower This Week: How to See It 2015-10-07T04:00:00Z This is the annual Leonid meteor shower, and under dark skies, as many as 10 to 20 meteors per hour may be seen radiating from the constellation Leo, the lion. This Week’s Night Sky: A Lion Makes a Meteoric Roar 2015-11-16T05:00:00Z A meteor shower that produces dazzling fireballs will be viewable later this month and is predicted to produce a dazzling display. How to Watch the Taurid Meteor Shower Fireballs 2015-11-06T05:00:00Z The annual South Taurid meteor shower centers around the constellation Taurus and peaks every year between November 5 and November 12. A Typically Bland Meteor Shower Might Shine Extra Bright This Week 2015-11-05T05:00:00Z Shooting from the mouth of the northern constellation Draco the Dragon, the Draconid meteor shower will be most visible in the Northern Hemisphere, particularly in the U.S., Everything You Need to Know About the Draconid Meteor Shower 2015-10-06T04:00:00Z Like other meteor showers, the Draconids get their name from the constellation where they appear to originate in the sky—in this case Draco, the dragon. Spectacular Meteor Shower This Week: How to See It 2015-10-07T04:00:00Z Keen skywatchers will want to stay up late on Thursday to catch a glimpse of the Draconid meteor shower in the hours after sunset. This Week's Night Sky: Planets Align With Moon and Star 2015-10-05T04:00:00Z Visibility of the meteor shower is expected to peak on Nov. 12 between midnight and 3 a.m. local time. How to Watch the Taurid Meteor Shower Fireballs 2015-11-06T05:00:00Z The list of meteor showers that occur every year has just grown longer. Newfound meteor showers expand astronomical calendar 2015-09-15T04:00:00Z The waning crescent moon isn’t expected to rise until the morning, so the night’s sky should be plenty dark to view the meteor shower. Everything You Need to Know About the Draconid Meteor Shower 2015-10-06T04:00:00Z The running light on the stern of each boat was like a slow-moving shooting star, mirroring the meteor shower above. ’Bama vs. Gators 2015-08-20T04:00:00Z But one cosmic show broke through the glow of light and air pollution this week: the Perseid meteor shower, made up of burning specks of debris from the Swift-Tuttle Comet. New York Today: A Starry Show 2015-08-14T04:00:00Z Pieces of a comet Most meteor showers evolve from comets, and the Perseid meteor shower is no different. Perseid Meteor Shower Set to Peak on Wednesday and Thursday 2015-08-11T04:00:00Z The Perseid meteor shower lit up the night sky Wednesday as up to 100 meteors per hour flew by the Earth. Watch Highlights From the Perseid Meteor Shower 2015-08-12T04:00:00Z Celestial timing will help people see more of the oldest meteor shower known to Earth, the Perseids, when they peak 3 a.m. local Thursday, according to astronomers. Meteor Shower Likely to Be Good, Won't Be Eclipsed by Moon 2015-08-11T04:00:00Z Staging a big show in the summer night sky, this meteor shower is known for being one of the brightest. New York Today: A River Divides Us 2015-08-12T04:00:00Z The top-rated Perseid meteor shower reaches its height of activity this week as fragments of a comet collide with Earth's atmosphere. See Shooting Stars Galore as Meteor Shower Peaks 2015-08-11T04:00:00Z A Jupiter gravity assist The Perseid meteor shower debris stream intersects the orbit of Earth more or less directly, but on its way in toward the sun it also passes other planets. Perseid Meteor Shower Set to Peak on Wednesday and Thursday 2015-08-11T04:00:00Z It’s potentially going to be a meteor shower, too. Stargazing set at Shiawassee Wildlife Refuge 2015-08-11T04:00:00Z "There's something quite romantic about a meteor shower." Meteor Shower Likely to Be Good, Won't Be Eclipsed by Moon 2015-08-11T04:00:00Z The Perseid meteor shower will be lighting up the night sky starting Wednesday. Here’s When to See the Perseid Meteor Shower 2015-08-08T04:00:00Z The Perseid meteor shower peaks every August 12 and 13 as Earth passes through a comet's debris field. See Shooting Stars Galore as Meteor Shower Peaks 2015-08-11T04:00:00Z Each time Earth passes through one of these rivers, the planet gets a meteor shower. Perseid Meteor Shower Set to Peak on Wednesday and Thursday 2015-08-11T04:00:00Z When the Earth passes through this dusty debris, a meteor shower ensues, and when it passes through the densest part of the debris, we’ve got a chance for a spectacular meteor storm! Meteor Showers: A Billion-Year Journey For A Second Of Brilliance 2015-08-08T04:00:00Z Should you desire relief from Washington’s unrelenting midsummer heat, the heavens offer a shower — that is, the Perseid meteor shower — peaking in mid-August. Perseid showers will peak in August 2015-08-01T04:00:00Z Like most meteor showers, the Delta Aquarids are caused by Earth slamming into clouds of sand-grain-sized particles shed by an orbiting comet. Want to See a Meteor Shower Peak? Wait for the Moon to Set 2015-07-30T04:00:00Z The Perseid meteor shower is considered the "Old Faithful" of cosmic sky shows, peaking like clockwork every year on August 12 and 13. See Shooting Stars Galore as Meteor Shower Peaks 2015-08-11T04:00:00Z Editor's note: If you snap a great photo of the Perseid meteor shower and want to share it for a possible story or gallery, send images and comments in to managing editor Tariq Malik at spacephotos@space.com. Perseid Meteor Shower Set to Peak on Wednesday and Thursday 2015-08-11T04:00:00Z Under the Dome A catastrophic meteor shower rocks the world outside the dome in this new episode. Thursday's TV Highlights: 'The Astronaut Wives Club' on ABC 2015-07-29T04:00:00Z Watch a livestream of the meteor shower at the top of this post starting at 9 p.m. How to Watch the Delta Aquarid Meteor Shower 2015-07-28T04:00:00Z This chart shows the Delta Aqaurid meteor shower, which will appear in the constellation Aquarius. This Week's Night Sky: Take Flight With Cosmic Swan 2015-07-27T04:00:00Z In fact, from these planets dancing across the heavens in June to the Perseid meteor shower in mid-August, this summer is going to be a great one for stargazing. 12 Must-Brings For Your Next Stargazing Trip 2015-06-23T04:00:00Z Meteors will streak through the skies Tuesday night as part of the Eta Aquarids, a meteor shower made up of remnants from Halley’s comet. How to Watch the Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower 2015-05-05T04:00:00Z In 2014, Messenger also uncovered signs of an annual meteor shower on Mercury. Watch Live as NASA's Messenger Crashes Into Mercury 2015-04-30T04:00:00Z The annual Lyrid meteor shower will be at its most visible on April 22 and 23, with peak viewing time just before dawn. Look Up! The Lyrid Meteor Shower Is Nearing Its Peak 2015-04-22T04:00:00Z The annual Lyrid meteor shower occurs from April 16 to 25, but the best time to see it will be right before dawn on April 22 and 23, according to Slooh, an online observatory. How to Watch the Lyrid Meteor Shower This Week 2015-04-21T04:00:00Z Hope for a clear evening April 22 to catch the Lyrid meteor shower, which peaks at about 20 shooting stars an hour into the morning hours of April 23. Skywatch: See Jupiter and celebrate Hubble Telescope’s 25th anniversary 2015-03-28T04:00:00Z The Quandrantids shower, named after an extinct constellation, are considered to be among the best of the annual meteor showers. Watch Live Tonight: The 2015 Quadrantid Meteor Shower The Quadrantid meteor shower is expected to be most visible in the northern hemisphere around 9 p.m. How to See the First Meteor Shower of 2015 2015-01-03T05:00:00Z In December a meteor shower - the Geminids - could be seen around the UK. Your year in pictures 2014-12-27T05:00:00Z Another option, the Full Moon Phase and Astronomy Calendar, includes the dates for solstices, equinoxes, moon phases, meteor showers and similar events. Adding the Sun, Moon and Stars to Google Calendar 2014-12-26T05:00:00Z Most recently, the craft indicated that Mercury might be getting hit by a periodic meteor shower, possibly from the same comet that produces multiple events annually on Earth. Fancy Naming A Crater On Mercury In Honour Of NASA's 10-year MESSENGER Mission? 2014-12-16T05:00:00Z Celestial fireworks, Nature’s light show, a dazzling performance - those are just a few press reviews of the glittering Geminid meteor shower which peaked on Saturday evening through early Sunday. Big meteor show: Glittering Geminids fell across two hemispheres - with more to come 2014-12-13T05:00:00Z Stargazers are preparing this weekend for the first meteor shower of 2015. How to See the First Meteor Shower of 2015 2015-01-03T05:00:00Z It is like watching a meteor shower, but with a plot. Sons of Anarchy Sold Kick-Ass Biker Feminism at the Barrel of an AK-47 2014-12-09T05:00:00Z The annual Leonid meteor shower is expected to peak late Monday night into early Tuesday morning. Leonid meteor shower expected to peak late Monday: Whoopee? 2014-11-17T05:00:00Z Mercury appears to undergo a recurring meteor shower, perhaps when its orbit crosses the debris trail left by comet Encke. Fancy Naming A Crater On Mercury In Honour Of NASA's 10-year MESSENGER Mission? 2014-12-16T05:00:00Z The Leonids are one of about 12 major meteor showers that happen every year. Leonids Meteor Shower Will Dance Across the Sky Sunday Night University of Colorado scientist Nick Schneider said the meteor shower - maybe even a storm - needed human eyes to appreciate it from the Martian surface. NASA: Comet bombarded Mars sky with meteor shower 2014-11-07T05:00:00Z According to NASA, the Orionid meteor shower is scheduled to occur just before sunrise on Tuesday. Catch the Orionid Meteor Shower 2014-10-20T04:00:00Z Mars’s atmosphere, though much thinner than Earth’s, will shield Nasa’s Opportunity and Curiosity rovers from comet dust, which may trigger meteor showers. Comet Siding Spring skims close to Mars after million-year journey 2014-10-19T04:00:00Z Our planet just went through one of its annual meteor showers, December’s Geminids, which are associated with an asteroid. Fancy Naming A Crater On Mercury In Honour Of NASA's 10-year MESSENGER Mission? 2014-12-16T05:00:00Z Hankey does say that there is a chance of fireballs exploding in the sky during this meteor shower. Leonids Meteor Shower Will Dance Across the Sky Sunday Night Mars’ atmosphere, though much thinner than Earth’s, will shield NASA’s Opportunity and Curiosity rovers from comet dust, which may trigger meteor showers. Comet makes rare close pass by Mars as spacecraft watch 2014-10-19T04:00:00Z Intrepid photographers in dark parts of the world managed to capture some stunning photos of the Perseid meteor shower as it hit its peak, despite the bright light of a nearly full moon. Perseid Meteor Shower Thrills Stargazers Despite Bright Moon 2014-08-15T04:00:00Z Diao says that she ultimately hope the doodle inspires people to step away from their computers, get outside and watch the meteor shower for real. Today's Google Doodle Is a Stunning Celebration of the Perseid Meteor Shower 2014-08-12T04:00:00Z Meanwhile someone had ended up on the CDC’s ebola page and someone else was scrolling through tweets about the Perseid meteor shower. I got destroyed at a web-surfing competition 2014-08-12T04:00:00Z The spectacular Perseid meteor shower should reach its peak on Tuesday night with as many as 100 shooting stars streaking across the sky every hour. What is the best way to see the Perseid meteor shower? 2014-08-11T04:00:00Z Some were lucky enough to also see the Perseid meteor shower which is caused by the Swift-Tuttle comet shedding part of its celestial body and leaving behind a trail of dust. Supermoon: Your pictures 2014-08-10T04:00:00Z Stargazers also caught sight of the meteor shower from outside the United States. Perseid Meteor Shower Thrills Stargazers Despite Bright Moon 2014-08-15T04:00:00Z Minor meteor showers this summer In general, the Earth encounters richer meteoric activity during the second half of the year. Six Minor Meteor Showers Could Beat the Perseids This Summer 2014-07-28T04:00:00Z That crash, scientists say, caused a meteor shower that resulted in just the right amount of destruction to drive animals and plants to diversify and form new species. Newly discovered space rock could explain booming life on Earth 2014-07-01T04:00:00Z A brand-new meteor shower is supposed to peak tonight, and in just a few minutes these teens will release a high-altitude balloon to the edge of space, hoping to record a shooting star. Setting Times stories to music: From Fatboy Slim to Lily Allen 2014-06-21T04:00:00Z When Earth passes through a stream of this debris shed by a comet, the particles burn up in our atmosphere, and we see a meteor shower. Meteor Storm Went From Sizzle To Fizzle 2014-06-04T04:00:00Z As for the possible meteor shower, Carol Smith of the National Weather Service said low-hanging clouds will blanket the Los Angeles Basin and most of Southern California from about 11 p.m. How to watch meteor shower online if clouds get in the way 2014-05-24T04:00:00Z Patience and clear skies The only equipment you'll need to see this summer's meteor showers are your eyes, a modest amount of patience, good weather and dark skies. Six Minor Meteor Showers Could Beat the Perseids This Summer 2014-07-28T04:00:00Z The meteor shower is actually debris from Comet 209P/LINEAR, which is making the 9th closest comet fly by ever observed on Friday night. Watch Tonight's Camelopardalids Meteor Shower Live Stream Here 2014-05-23T04:00:00Z Low-hanging clouds may block plans by Southern California stargazers who want to watch a meteor shower expected to begin late Friday night. Clouds could obscure viewing of meteor shower in Southern California 2014-05-23T04:00:00Z Get pumped for tonight’s never-before-seen meteor shower with a look back at similar celestial events from the past seven years. This Stunning Time-Lapse Video Captures Seven Years of Meteor Showers 2014-05-23T04:00:00Z If you live in the Los Angeles area and want to watch tonight's May Camelopardalids meteor shower, your best bet might be watching this video stream or this one. How to watch meteor shower online if clouds get in the way 2014-05-24T04:00:00Z Also, a live video feed of the meteor shower — from Huntsville — will be available through Ustream, which can be reached via the Marshall Space Flight Center Web site. New meteor shower may burst into meteor storm The dusty debris is what creates the meteor shower. Brand new meteor shower making debut Saturday 2014-05-22T04:00:00Z As for the possible meteor shower, Smith said low-hanging clouds will blanket the Los Angeles Basin and most of Southern California from around 11 p.m. Clouds could obscure viewing of meteor shower in Southern California 2014-05-23T04:00:00Z People in the U.S. and Canada will be treated to a never-before-seen meteor shower this weekend, set to peak the evening of Friday, May 23 into early Saturday morning. Never-Before-Seen Meteor Shower Will Light Up Sky Friday Night 2014-05-22T04:00:00Z A major meteor shower is set to streak across the skies this week as Earth passes through dust streams released by a comet two centuries ago. Meteor shower this week comes from dust released by a comet two centuries ago “The general consensus is that this week’s Camelopardalids will be comparable to a very good Perseid meteor shower with an added possibility of a storm,” said Geoff Chester, astronomer at the U.S. New meteor shower may burst into meteor storm His consolation prize at least on clear nights might be an unparalleled view of the Milky Way, a meteor shower or an encounter with a pack of wolves howling in the moonlight. Chasing the Geomagnetic Storm for a Nighttime Light Experience Like No Other [Slide Show] 2014-03-28T14:00:00Z For instance, the famous Leonid meteor shower that just peaked last week are the leftovers of an old comet. Comet ISON, if it survives trip around the sun, could bring spectacular sky show 2013-11-24T23:10:45Z The network did detect nearly two dozen other meteors on Monday night, including five that are part of the little-known annual Epsilon Perseids meteor shower, which peaks in early- to mid-September. Baseball-sized meteor blows up over Alabama 2013-09-10T20:02:31Z Meteors streak past stars in this time lapse photograph taken near the Wyoming city of Cheyenne, in the US, during the annual Perseid meteor shower. Week in pictures: 10-16 August 2013 2013-08-17T14:42:02Z New meteor showers are found fairly often, Cooke said, but with falling star rates so low “even an experienced observer would not notice them.” New meteor shower may burst into meteor storm The annual Perseid meteor shower lit up the sky over Stonehenge in southern England when the display reached its peak on Monday night. Day in pictures: 13 August 2013 2013-08-13T11:50:16Z Saturday night, apparently to do some fishing and, he said, to take in the predicted Perseid meteor shower. Boater’s Death Likely Accidental, Police Say 2013-08-13T02:28:01Z The Perseid meteor shower occurs every year in August when the Earth passes through debris and dust of the Swift-Tuttle comet. Photos of the Day: Aug. 12 2013-08-12T19:56:06Z The annual Perseid meteor shower is seen over central Spain, as the Earth hits a belt of comet debris. Day in pictures: 12 August 2013 2013-08-12T12:12:40Z “You don’t have to be an expert to enjoy the meteor shower,” said Greg Redfern, an astronomer with the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club. New meteor shower may burst into meteor storm Experts say it is one of the most active meteor showers there is, and if the skies are clear there's a good chance you'll catch a glimpse of it. Meteor shower due to hit night skies 2013-08-11T11:02:27Z As skywatchers marvel at the beauty of the annual Perseid meteor shower — set to peak late Sunday and early Monday — astronomers will be thanking their shooting stars for another reason. Perseid meteor shower will help astronomers get a better view of space 2013-08-10T21:54:35Z The Perseid meteor shower occurs every year in August when the Earth passes through debris and dust of the Swift-Tuttle comet. Photos of the Day: Aug. 12 2013-08-12T19:56:06Z The Perseid meteor shower was first seen two thousand years ago, and is visible every year from mid July to the end of August. How to spot a shooting star this weekend 2013-08-10T16:15:05.070Z Eastern time as he leads a discussion on the meteor shower. New meteor shower may burst into meteor storm Around this time every year the skies at night light up with shooting stars, it is known as the Perseid meteor shower. Meteor shower due to hit night skies 2013-08-11T11:02:27Z Perseid meteor shower activity increases sharply in the hours after midnight, so plan your observing times accordingly. Promising Perseid Meteor Shower Will Peak Soon 2013-08-09T19:45:00.797Z This comet is responsible for a meteor shower called the Beta Taurids, which cascade into Earth's atmosphere in late June and July - the time of the Tunguska event. Meteor shockwave circled globe twice 2013-06-28T01:29:33Z When the Earth passes through this stream we get a meteor shower. How to spot a shooting star this weekend 2013-08-10T16:15:05.070Z “We don’t know what the meteor shower’s intensity will be,” Cooke said. New meteor shower may burst into meteor storm He believes the lunar impact and the March 17 meteor shower on Earth are related, the result of both bodies traveling together through a region of space sprinkled with small rocks and dust. Meteoroid impact triggers bright flash on the moon 2013-05-17T23:49:41Z The August Perseids are among the strongest of the readily observed annual meteor showers, and at maximum activity nominally yield 90 or 100 meteors per hour. Promising Perseid Meteor Shower Will Peak Soon 2013-08-09T19:45:00.797Z With meteor showers people will see a number of meteors over an hour, so let's say six or 10 an hour. Meteor wonder spotted in night sky 2013-05-09T01:50:58Z The apparent origin point of a meteor shower in the night sky is known as its radiant. Meteor Shower from Halley's Comet Peaks This Weekend 2013-05-03T22:15:00.207Z The Eta Aquarids are one of two meteor showers created by dusty debris left over from the famed Halley's Comet. Meteor Shower and Eclipses of Sun to Grace May Sky 2013-05-01T16:45:02.207Z Lyrid meteor shower peaks this weekend The initial news was bad enough. Parents worry after Montgomery teacher’s arrest on child pornography charge 2013-04-21T22:38:00Z The caller was passed along to the Planetarium's Chief Astronomer who commented that there are only two dangers from observing the Perseid meteor shower: getting drenched with dew and falling asleep! Promising Perseid Meteor Shower Will Peak Soon 2013-08-09T19:45:00.797Z "Death Valley is a place to gaze in awe at the expanse of the Milky Way, follow a lunar eclipse, track a meteor shower, or simply reflect on your place in the universe," said U.S. Blinded by the Light: Wrecked Up by Our Juice, Another Citizen of the Night [Slide Show] 2013-04-02T20:45:01.277Z The Eta Aquarid meteor shower occurs each year in early May because the orbit of Halley's Comet closely approaches the orbit of Earth in two places. Meteor Shower from Halley's Comet Peaks This Weekend 2013-05-03T22:15:00.207Z Watch incredible footage of the meteor shower over Russia. Asteroid Apocalypse 2013-02-26T05:00:00Z "In folklore it is said to be deposited in the wake of meteor showers." Weird slime baffles experts 2013-02-19T08:13:45Z A very good meteor shower will produce about one meteor per minute for a given observer under a dark country sky. Promising Perseid Meteor Shower Will Peak Soon 2013-08-09T19:45:00.797Z No one was hurt in a meteor shower, an emergency official told RIA-Novosti. Possible meteor shower reported in eastern Russia 2013-02-15T05:28:41Z The other point occurs in mid-October, producing the Orionid meteor shower. Meteor Shower from Halley's Comet Peaks This Weekend 2013-05-03T22:15:00.207Z The first meteor shower of 2013 will kick off the year's night sky events this week, giving stargazers a chance to ring in the New Year with a celestial fireworks display. First Meteor Shower of 2013 Peaks This Week 2013-01-02T17:15:06.743Z The source of the debris that creates the Geminids was only established in 1983 The annual Geminids meteor shower will reach its peak late on Thursday night and into early Friday morning. Worldwide meteor show set to peak 2012-12-13T12:23:50Z This weekend brings us the return of the famous Leonid meteor shower, a meteor display that has brought great anticipation and excitement to night sky watchers around the world. Leonid Meteor Shower Peaks Before Dawn Saturday 2012-11-16T16:45:00.460Z Fortunately, the Andromedids are civilized visitors: Unlike most meteor showers, which are best seen in the wee hours, bits of Biela's Comet are easiest to see before midnight, when the radiant in Cassiopeia is highest. The Return of a Great 19th-Century Meteor Shower 2012-10-19T14:15:00.210Z The Eta Aquarid meteor shower is predicted to peak early on Sunday morning, but dark skies and clear weather are vital to observe them. Meteor Shower from Halley's Comet Peaks This Weekend 2013-05-03T22:15:00.207Z The Quadrantid meteor shower is an annual meteor shower every January. First Meteor Shower of 2013 Peaks This Week 2013-01-02T17:15:06.743Z Colin Johnston, from in Northern Ireland, said the lights were unlikely to be part of a meteor shower. 'Meteors' seen across UK skies 2012-09-22T12:49:20Z "I've seen shooting stars and meteor showers before, but this was much larger and much more colourful." 'Meteor' shower sparks 999 calls 2012-09-22T10:15:22Z Alas, as the astronomers acknowledge, forecasting meteor showers shares a trait with meteorology: uncertainty. The Return of a Great 19th-Century Meteor Shower 2012-10-19T14:15:00.210Z The first of those "shooting stars" displays, the Eta Aquarid meteor shower, will peak on Sunday. Meteor Shower from Halley's Comet Peaks This Weekend 2013-05-03T22:15:00.207Z However, the constellation was still relevant in 1825, when the meteor shower was first documented by astronomers. First Meteor Shower of 2013 Peaks This Week 2013-01-02T17:15:06.743Z There are actually several small, faint, meteor showers scheduled across September but they're so unspectacular, not many people actually bother looking for them. 'Meteors' seen across UK skies 2012-09-22T12:49:20Z Calling all stargazers - the UK is set to enjoy a spectacular meteor shower this weekend! UK set for Perseid meteor shower 2012-08-11T15:59:25Z The most reliable meteor showers—the Perseids in August and the Geminids in December—sport about 60 meteors an hour and require nothing more than a dark, moonless sky in order to appreciate them. The Return of a Great 19th-Century Meteor Shower 2012-10-19T14:15:00.210Z The meteor shower appears at about one-quarter of its peak strength for several days before and after May 5. Meteor Shower from Halley's Comet Peaks This Weekend 2013-05-03T22:15:00.207Z The Quadrantid meteor shower occurs when the Earth passes through a stream of debris from the comet. First Meteor Shower of 2013 Peaks This Week 2013-01-02T17:15:06.743Z "But the fireball was probably coincidental and unrelated to the peak of the meteor shower." Explosion, fireball reported in Nevada, California 2012-04-22T21:58:00Z Meteors Mr. Denning thinks that the meteor shower of the month of May, known as the Aquarids, is probably connected with Halley’s comet. Astronomical Curiosities Facts and Fallacies 2012-03-27T02:00:18Z Heads up for stargazers: an annual meteor shower early Wednesday morning promises a “brief, beautiful show” worth waking – or staying – up for this year. NASA Predicts 'Beautiful' Meteor Shower on Wednesday 2012-01-03T20:05:12Z This meteor shower reaches its peak in the predawn hours of Jan. 4 for eastern North America. 12 Must-See Skywatching Events in 2012 2012-01-02T23:15:00.267Z With its new Meteor Counter app — available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch — the space administration is calling upon amateur stargazers to help it keep a running tab on meteor showers around the globe. Modeling the future is complicated; counting meteors is much easier 2011-12-19T18:14:41Z This is cross-sectional clustering of shocks, which some researchers call “meteor shower” volatility. An Asset-Pricing Model for the Contagion Age: Polson and Scott 2011-12-08T01:15:19Z The annual Leonid meteor shower is expected to reach peak activity tonight at approximately 10:40 p.m. Moon May Outshine Leonid Meteor Shower Tonight 2011-11-17T21:15:00.247Z The Quadrantids, a little-known meteor shower named after an extinct constellation, should peak for a few hours after 3 a.m. on Jan. 4. NASA Predicts 'Beautiful' Meteor Shower on Wednesday 2012-01-03T20:05:12Z If there is one meteor display guaranteed to put on a very entertaining show it is the Geminid meteor shower. 12 Must-See Skywatching Events in 2012 2012-01-02T23:15:00.267Z Unfortunately, in just about all cases, your average meteor shower is a far cry from that. Most Popular Skywatching Misconceptions Explained 2011-11-14T21:45:00.213Z Both offer schedules of the year’s meteor showers, along with ratings and the moon’s phase on the date of the shower’s peak. App Smart: Watching Stars Fall, Cellphone in Hand 2011-10-06T03:01:04Z Editor's note: If you snap a photo of the Leonid meteor shower and would like to share it with SPACE.com for a possible story or gallery, please contact managing editor Tariq Malik at: tmalik@space.com. Moon May Outshine Leonid Meteor Shower Tonight 2011-11-17T21:15:00.247Z The American Meteor Society reported that two known meteor showers are active this week, the Iota Cassiopeiids and the Epsilon Perseids, which peaked on September 12 and 10, respectively. Possible meteor sightings dazzle Arizona and California 2011-09-15T06:11:01Z Kaplan says there were no meteor showers reported Wednesday night, so the event was probably an isolated incident. Mysterious orange, green and blue light spotted whizzing eastward in sky over southwestern US 2011-09-16T05:13:41Z On certain nights, the hourly rate may be somewhat higher, in which case astronomers would say that a "meteor shower" is in progress. Most Popular Skywatching Misconceptions Explained 2011-11-14T21:45:00.213Z In the Calendar section, the app lists important astrological events like solstices and meteor showers, along with more information on each item. App Smart: Watching Stars Fall, Cellphone in Hand 2011-10-06T03:01:04Z But, don't fret if you missed last week's meteor shower, there are plenty of other skywatching events in August to catch. Astronaut Snaps Spectacular Meteor Photo From Space 2011-08-15T18:45:00.357Z "To tilt a broad region of the ring you need something kind of like an intense meteor shower," he says. A New Wrinkle: Comet Strikes in the 1980s and 1990s Left Ripples in Jupiter's and Saturn's Rings 2011-03-31T21:45:04.647Z Such a display is called a meteor shower, and the point a is called its radiant. A Text-Book of Astronomy 2011-01-05T03:00:57.347Z These sights will be explored in BBC Two's this week, timed to coincide with the meteor shower and partial eclipse. Stargazing and dark sky tourism 2011-01-03T08:55:15Z Of the many features on Sky Map, the one for meteor showers is the newest. App Smart: Watching Stars Fall, Cellphone in Hand 2011-10-06T03:01:04Z The annual Perseid meteor shower peaked this weekend, and one astronaut living aboard the International Space Station captured a stunning view of the light show from space. Astronaut Snaps Spectacular Meteor Photo From Space 2011-08-15T18:45:00.357Z A meteor shower blinds ninety-nine point nine per cent of the world’s population, and that’s only Chapter 1—things go way south after that. 20 Under 40 Fiction Q. & A.: Karen Russell. 2010-06-07T04:00:00Z |
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