How to Follow the Trajectory of Comet 3I/Atlas
On December 19, it will pass about 270 million kilometers from Earth, almost 700 times the average distance between our planet and the moon. Astronomers believe that for a few days the most powerful telescopes will be able to observe it to better understand its composition. However, because of its distance, it will be impossible […]
How to See Comet Lemmon This October
It was early January 2025 when a faint light spot was observed at the Mt. Lemmon Observatory in Arizona. Follow-up observations revealed that the object was a comet visiting from the outer edge of the solar system, and it was named Comet Lemmon (C/2025 A6). Its “period”—the time it takes to complete its lengthy orbit […]
The Perseid meteor shower peaks overnight. Here’s how to view it
The annual Perseid meteor shower will peak overnight Tuesday into Wednesday morning.People in the Northern Hemisphere will be able to see the meteor shower, but it is most visible just before dawn, according to the American Meteor Society.The event is caused by the 109P/Swift-Tuttle comet, which orbits the sun every 133 years, according to NASA. […]
The Perseid meteor shower peaks overnight. Here’s how to view it
The annual Perseid meteor shower will peak overnight Tuesday into Wednesday morning.People in the Northern Hemisphere will be able to see the meteor shower, but it is most visible just before dawn, according to the American Meteor Society.The event is caused by the 109P/Swift-Tuttle comet, which orbits the sun every 133 years, according to NASA. […]
Ariel Ekblaw: How to build in space — for life on Earth | TED Talk
Is space the “final frontier” — or the perfect place to revolutionize life on Earth? Space architect Ariel Ekblaw reveals how self-assembling … Source link
How to See the Total Lunar Eclipse and Blood Moon This Month
Astronomy lovers in America will be treated to a great show in this month. In the early morning of March 14, a total lunar eclipse will be visible. During this phenomenon, the moon won’t disappear from view but will appear deep red as if it were covered in blood. During a lunar eclipse, Earth blocks […]
When and how to see the 7-planet parade this week
This week holds a special celestial treat in store for astronomers and amateur stargazers. Mercury will become the seventh planet to line up in a current “planetary parade” that’s happening, joining Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune, which have dazzled the night sky in their alignment since late January. What is a planetary alignment? […]
How to catch the Quadrantids, the first meteor shower of 2025
WASHINGTON (AP) — When the Quadrantid meteor shower peaks on Friday, it will be the year’s first chance to see fireballs in the sky. A waning crescent moon means good visibility under clear and dark conditions. Most meteor showers are named for the constellations where they appear to originate from in the night sky. But […]
Next Full Moon Is “Hunter’s Moon”. Where And How To Watch It
The night sky is about to put on a spectacular show this week. The Hunter’s Moon, the third of four consecutive supermoons in 2024, will rise on Thursday, October 17. The full Moon, apart from being bigger and brighter than usual, also holds significance across cultures and festivals. The Hunter’s moon The Hunter’s moon, traditionally […]
September’s Harvest Moon will be a partial lunar eclipse. Here’s when and how to see it’s peak tonight.
The September Harvest Moon, a partial lunar eclipse, will make its debut in the sky Monday evening and last through Thursday morning. The full moon will peak at 10:35 p.m. EDT on Tuesday, Sept. 17, according to NASA. The is the second of 2024’s four consecutive supermoons, following August’s blue supermoon, a rare phenomenon that […]