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How to tell the difference between meteor and satellite streaks in photos
With the amount of aircraft and satellites ever-increasing, so do the chances of capturing human-made objects in photos of the…
Read More »How to See the Perseid Meteor Shower This Weekend
Fireworks, but make it totally silent and all-natural. That’s my kind of light show, and the Perseid Meteor Shower—the most…
Read More »See brilliant Venus, exquisite Earthshine and the Perseid meteor shower peak this week
From views of a brightening Venus after sunset and the appearance of a beautiful crescent moon to the peak of…
Read More »Do meteor showers threaten satellites and astronauts on the International Space Station?
Meteor showers provide spectacular skywatching opportunities for observers on the ground as meteoroids — grains of cosmic dust left by…
Read More »The Perseid meteor shower is about to peak. Here’s when to see the most ‘shooting stars’.
One of the most prolific annual meteor showers of the year, the Perseids, will peak next weekend, bringing up to…
Read More »Get ready to watch the dazzling Perseid meteor shower in August
One of the highlights of the astronomical calendar, and something I look forward to every year, is the Perseid meteor…
Read More »How to watch the spectacular Perseid meteor shower in 2024
Every August, the most entertaining spectacle in our solar system isn’t in theaters or on a streaming service, but above…
Read More »‘Double’ meteor shower will light up the skies next week. Here’s how to watch.
Stargazers will soon be able to witness a “double” meteor shower as both the Alpha Capricornids and the Southern Delta…
Read More »The best meteor showers of 2024 are yet to come. Here are the key nights to watch for.
Watching a meteor shower is one of the most awe-inspiring ways to engage with the night sky. Meteor showers, or…
Read More »Rare ‘daytime fireball’ spotted as meteor falls to Earth over New York City (video)
A meteor crashed into Earth’s atmosphere over New York City yesterday (July 16), putting on quite the show for spectators…
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