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In this 30 second exposure photograph, a meteor streaks across the sky during the annual Perseid and Alpha Capricornids meteor…
Introduction Several meteors per hour can usually be seen on any clear night. When there are lots more meteors, you’re…
Discover the wonders of the night sky! Learn how Earth's atmosphere transforms after dark, setting the stage for breathtaking phenomena…
By Wayne Smith They may not attract as much attention as last month’s daylight fireball over New York City, but…
The annual Perseid meteor shower is scheduled to peak this August 11-12. Cross your fingers for good weather, find a…
The eta Aquariid meteor shower should put on a spectacular sky show this year with meteor rates up to one…
Still basking in that post-eclipse celestial glow? We’ve got great news – there is plenty of reasons to look up…
The Geminid meteor shower is active for much of December, but the peak occurs the night of the 13th into…
A detailed guide to the night sky written by a NASA expert featuring full Moon lore, asteroid flybys, stars, galaxies,…
