A view of the Geminid meteor shower in Tagong Grassland, Garze Prefecture, Sichuan Province, China, … [+] Dec. 13, 2020. (Costfoto/Future Publishing via Getty Images) Future Publishing via Getty Images The Geminids, the northern hemisphere’s most spectacular meteor shower of the year, has begun. The only annual meteor shower caused by an asteroid rather than …
The phases of an annular solar eclipse, which will be visible from eight U.S. states on October 14, … [+] 2023. getty Each Monday I pick out the northern hemisphere’s celestial highlights (mid-northern latitudes) for the week ahead, but be sure to check my main feed for more in-depth articles on stargazing, astronomy, eclipses and …
Witness the mesmerizing Perseid meteor shower as a dazzling meteor streaks across the night sky above Leeberg hill in Grossmugl, Austria on August 13, 2023. This spectacular celestial event, captured by Heinz-Peter Bader/Getty Images, has left stargazers in awe. Getty Images The Perseid meteor shower graced the night sky last weekend, dazzling viewers with its …
This week, witness the spectacle of the crescent moon alongside Mars as shooting stars cascade through the night sky. getty Every Monday, I curate the most remarkable celestial events happening in the northern hemisphere (mid-northern latitudes) for the upcoming week. Make sure to check my main feed for more comprehensive articles on stargazing, astronomy, eclipses, …
The Geminid meteor shower on December 13, 2020 was captured in the Kubuqi Desert of Inner Mongolia, China. Over 200 meteors were photographed during the frigid night, where temperatures reached minus 20 degrees. getty If you witnessed a dazzling display of shooting stars during the recent Perseid meteor shower, you might be wondering when the …
A Perseid meteor streaks across the sky during the Perseid meteor shower on Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2009 … [+] in Vinton, Calif. (AP Photo/Kevin Clifford) Copyright 2009 AP. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. This weekend marks the culmination of the Perseid meteor shower, which is widely regarded …
Couple Gazes in Awe at Perseid Meteor Shower on Secluded Beach The Perseid meteor shower is set to reach its peak this weekend, delighting stargazers with its awe-inspiring celestial display. From August 12 to August 13, dark, moonless skies offer the perfect backdrop for witnessing this meteor shower phenomenon. To catch a glimpse, all you …
A meteor streaks across the Milky Way during the Perseid meteor shower of 2016 Getty The Perseid meteor shower is set to reach its peak during the overnight hours of Saturday/Sunday, August 12/13, 2023. Sky-watchers in the northern hemisphere are eagerly anticipating the opportunity to witness 50-75 “shooting stars” per hour (as reported by the …
A man watches the Perseid meteor shower on Dahong mountain on August 13, 2021 in Xilingol League, … [+] Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region of China. VCG via Getty Images The Perseids meteor shower, known as the most popular of the year, is set to reach its peak. This is the perfect time to venture into …
A falling star crosses the night sky behind the lighthouse in Pilsum, northwestern Germany, during … [+] the peak in activity of the annual Perseids meteor shower on August 13, 2015. DPA/AFP via Getty Images Get ready for the most spectacular meteor shower of the year – the Perseids meteor shower. Here are some fascinating …