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Orionid Meteor Shower Peaks in Late October, Offering Fast Streaks Despite Cloudy UK Skies
science8 days ago

Orionid Meteor Shower Peaks in Late October, Offering Fast Streaks Despite Cloudy UK Skies

The Orionid meteor shower, caused by debris from Halley's Comet, is active until November 7, 2026. It peaks overnight on October 21-22, with meteors entering Earth's atmosphere at 41 miles per second. While ideal conditions allow 10-20 meteors per hour, UK viewing prospects are mixed due to cloud and rain in the north and Midlands, though southern and eastern England may see clear spells. The approaching full moon on October 26 may dim fainter meteors.

via BBC|
#astronomy#halleys-comet#meteor-shower
Autumn sky fireworks: Southern Taurids 2026 offer two peak nights for fireballs
science18 days ago

Autumn sky fireworks: Southern Taurids 2026 offer two peak nights for fireballs

From Sept. 20 to Nov. 20, the Southern Taurids peak on Oct. 13–14 and Nov. 4–5, bringing about 5–10 meteors per hour with occasional bright fireballs; the debris comes from Comet 2P/Encke and these meteors are relatively slow, so they can leave longer trails. For best viewing, find a dark, clear night away from city lights; you don’t need binoculars or a telescope, and the radiant appears in Taurus but meteors can appear anywhere overhead. The Northern Hemisphere often has favorable conditions, though observers from both hemispheres can enjoy the show.

via Live Science|
#astronomy#fireballs#meteor-shower
Epsilon Perseids Shine Under Dark New-Moon Skies Tonight
space1 month ago

Epsilon Perseids Shine Under Dark New-Moon Skies Tonight

The September Epsilon Perseid meteor shower peaks tonight (Sept. 9–10) as a near-new moon yields exceptionally dark skies, boosting visibility for shooting stars. The shower runs through Sept. 21, with the maximum around 11 p.m.–4 a.m. local time and up to about five meteors per hour, best seen from the northern hemisphere; binoculars or a small telescope can enhance the view.

via USA TODAY 10BEST|
#astronomy#epsilon-perseids#meteor-shower
science1 month ago

Perseid Fireball Dazzles Northwest Sky

A bright fireball lit up the night sky across the Pacific Northwest between 12:45 a.m. and 12:50 a.m. during the Perseid meteor shower, with sightings from Washington, Oregon, Idaho and British Columbia. Witnesses described an orange or green streak followed by a flash; there is no indication the object reached the ground, and what some heard as an explosion was likely the meteor breaking apart high in the atmosphere. If you saw it, send video to [email protected] for a possible on-air feature.

via MyNorthwest.com|
#fireball#meteor-shower#pacific-northwest
Perseids Peak Tonight: How to Photograph the Sky’s Brightest Show
science1 month ago

Perseids Peak Tonight: How to Photograph the Sky’s Brightest Show

The Perseids meteor shower peaks tonight for observers across the Northern Hemisphere, with NASA noting up to about 100 meteors per hour under dark skies, and the shower continuing through Aug. 24. For photographers, experts advise treating it like a time-lapse opportunity: use a wide-angle lens, a sturdy tripod, and a remote release for long exposures to capture meteor streaks, while seeking very dark locations and planning scenes in advance. Guides from PetaPixel and PhotoPills emphasize location, planning, and patience to maximize photo opportunities.

via PetaPixel|
#astronomy#dark-skies#meteor-shower
Sky’s Canvas: Stunning 2026 Perseid Photos Capture a Meteor-Rich Night
space1 month ago

Sky’s Canvas: Stunning 2026 Perseid Photos Capture a Meteor-Rich Night

Space.com highlights the spectacular 2026 Perseid meteor shower peak with a photo gallery showing hundreds of shooting stars as Earth passes through Swift-Tuttle’s debris under dark, new-moon skies; images come from Iran, Macedonia, Israel and the United States and often feature the Milky Way or Pleiades, with meteors traveling about 37 miles per second after a total solar eclipse; readers are invited to submit their shots and consult photography tips.

via Space|
#astronomy#meteor-shower#perseids
Perseids Set to Illuminate the Night Sky Before Dawn Thursday
weather1 month ago

Perseids Set to Illuminate the Night Sky Before Dawn Thursday

The Perseid meteor shower peaks overnight into early Thursday morning, with the best viewing after midnight through dawn on Aug. 13 under a new moon that won’t wash out the sky. Observers in dark, rural areas could see up to 50 meteors per hour as debris from Comet Swift–Tuttle burns up in Earth’s atmosphere; the meteors radiate from the Perseus constellation and travel about 37 miles per second, often showing colored trails that reveal the meteors’ composition (red from nitrogen/oxygen, orange from sodium, yellow from iron, green from magnesium, blue from magnesium/calcium, and purple from calcium/nitrogen). If you miss the peak, glimpses may continue through Aug. 24.**

via WTOL|
#astronomy#meteor-shower#night-sky
Perseids Peak Tonight Under New Moon for Prime Meteor Viewing
science1 month ago

Perseids Peak Tonight Under New Moon for Prime Meteor Viewing

The Perseid meteor shower peaks Wednesday night into Thursday, aided by a new moon that minimizes moonlight for ideal viewing. Expect roughly a dozen meteors per hour from suburban skies and 20–25 per hour from dark rural locations, with the best viewing from about 2–4 a.m. No special equipment is needed—find a dark, open sky, give your eyes 20 minutes to adjust, and look up in any direction as the meteors radiate from Perseus. The shower consists of debris from comet Swift-Tuttle burning up high in Earth’s atmosphere and never reaching the ground.

via Click2Houston|
#astronomy#meteor-shower#meteors
Perseids Peak Tonight Under Moonless Skies
space1 month ago

Perseids Peak Tonight Under Moonless Skies

The Perseid meteor shower peaks tonight with up to about 100 meteors per hour under dark skies, especially since the peak coincides with the new moon. Best viewing starts around 11 p.m. local time and continues into the predawn hours, with meteors radiating from the Perseus constellation as Earth passes through debris left by Comet Swift-Tuttle; if you miss the peak, the shower remains active through Aug. 24 and is ideal for naked-eye stargazing.

via Space|
#astronomy#meteor-shower#perseid
Perseids Peak Under Dark Skies as Solar Eclipse Graces the Night
science1 month ago

Perseids Peak Under Dark Skies as Solar Eclipse Graces the Night

The Perseid meteor shower, one of summer’s brightest, reaches its peak overnight Wednesday into Thursday with a new moon keeping skies dark and moonlight minimal. The peak coincides with a total solar eclipse visible from parts of Spain, Portugal, Greenland, Iceland and northern Russia, offering the rare chance to see meteors around totality. Under ideal conditions, up to about 100 meteors per hour can be seen. Best viewing for the Northern Hemisphere is in the pre‑dawn hours from a dark, unobstructed site, with eyes allowed 20–30 minutes to adapt. Observers in the Southern Hemisphere are less likely to see the radiant. NASA will host a YouTube watch party starting at 12 a.m. ET Thursday from the Marshall Space Flight Center.

via NBC News|
#astronomy#meteor-shower#science
Perseids peak this week as a rare solar eclipse darkens the sky
science1 month ago

Perseids peak this week as a rare solar eclipse darkens the sky

The Perseid meteor shower is expected to peak Thursday, around 10:53 a.m. ET, offering the best viewing from the Northern Hemisphere. The darkness from a rare total solar eclipse along parts of the path will enhance visibility for skywatchers. Rural observers may see 30–50 meteors per hour, urban observers 15–25 (with occasional years reaching ~90). The debris originates from comet Swift‑Tuttle, and the event will occur with little to no moonlight. Other showers (Southern Delta Aquariids and Alpha Capricorniids) remain active, and a slate of future meteor showers is listed.

via CNN|
#astronomy#meteor-shower#nasa
Perseid fireballs meet a solar eclipse for a skywatching spectacle
space1 month ago

Perseid fireballs meet a solar eclipse for a skywatching spectacle

The Perseids meteor shower, debris from comet Swift-Tuttle, could produce 50–100 bright meteors per hour under ideal skies and will coincide with a solar eclipse this August. A new Moon means darker skies for better viewing, with the best chance to see meteors after dusk toward Perseus in the northern sky. In the UK, eclipse timings range from about 6:08 pm to 8:10 pm local time, with maximum around 7:05–7:15 pm; viewers are advised to use eclipse glasses for safety.

via The Independent|
#debris#meteor-shower#moonlight