METEOR FIREBALL
Two meteor showers to light up skies this month: Here's where, when & how to watch the celestial event
In July, view Southern Delta Aquariids and Alpha Capricornids meteors, peaking late month. Alpha Capricornids on July 29 show bright fireballs, best viewed in dark, moonless skies in the Southern Hemisphere. NASA defines meteors as shooting stars. Southern Delta Aquariids run mid-July to August 15. Next Alpha Capricornids peak July 28-29, 2024. Tips: bring blanket, sleeping bag; be patient.
The Lyrids Meteor Shower 2024: Where and how to watch the celestial spectacle?
As the Lyrids meteor shower is set to grace the night sky, enthusiasts and stargazers are eagerly waiting for this awe-inspiring display. Here’s how you can watch the spectacle.
Intriguing lights on Venus revealed: Meteors, not lightning
A recent study challenges the belief that lightning is responsible for the mesmerizing light shows on Venus. Instead, researchers propose that the flashes of light are caused by meteors disintegrating in the planet's atmosphere. The study, conducted by scientists from Arizona State University, analyzed the luminous occurrences observed at the Steward Observatory and Japan's Akatsuki orbiter.
NASA report finds no evidence that UFOs are extraterrestrial
NASA's independent study team has released a report on UFOs, now referred to as UAPs (unidentified anomalous phenomena), characterizing them as not extraterrestrial in origin. The report suggests that most sightings can be attributed to weather balloons, airborne clutter, or astronomical objects. It recommends the gathering of sightings by commercial pilots and combining them with classified sightings for a comprehensive analysis.
Meteor fireball mesmerizes people in US. Details here
Fireball was witnessed by people in the US. It blazed northwestward across the sky at a breathtaking speed of 36,000 miles per hour.
After Perseid, stargazers await next cosmic marvel: What's next in the night sky
The night sky was illuminated by shooting stars as the global spectacle of the yearly Perseid meteor shower unfolded on Saturday night. Now the stargazers are looking forward towards the next spectacle.
Perseid Meteor Shower: How to be best prepared to watch the celestial display? Here’s your last-minute guide
The Perseid meteor shower is an annual astronomical event that occurs when the Earth passes through the debris left behind by Comet 109P/Swift-Tuttle.
Perseid Meteor Shower: How to watch the meteor shower from Utah? Here’s everything you need to know
Utah boasts an impressive claim to fame as the location with the highest concentration of parks and communities certified as International Dark Sky Places.
Perseid Meteor Shower set to peak: How, where, and when to witness this dazzling display
Stargazers should be ready Prepare to get mesmerized by this celestial dance of shooting stars, as the Perseid meteor shower unveils its captivating beauty in the night skies. Here’s how to watch nature’s brilliance.
Green meteor illuminates night sky in US' Louisiana, Texas, Mississippi. Watch video
Residents across Louisiana, Texas, and Mississippi in the United States were treated to a breathtaking spectacle as a blazing green meteor illuminated the heavens.
Meteor showers: Check list of major occurrences in 2023
The new year will bring lots of amazing skywatching occasions, including supermoons, meteor showers, and even an annular solar eclipse.
Every planet to be visible in solar system; Check date, timing
Every planet in the entire solar system came under the same sky on Wednesday according to reports. The event occurred after 18 years.
Meteor showers provide scientific clues to researchers
According to the Axios report, the research of meteor showers helped government space agencies and private space corporations maintain the safety of their spacecraft.
Draconid meteor shower tonight. Here's what to expect in the night sky
The Draconid meteor shower offers skywatchers a chance to see meteors appearing to originate in the night sky from the direction of the Draco constellation,
Mysterious fireball' spotted in night sky across Scotland. Details here
A mysterious, brightly lit meteor was spotted in the Scottish sky. Social media was filled with footage of this natural phenomenon while experts tried to find out where it might have landed. The UK Meteor Network received hundreds of reports about this mystery meteor and determined its location.
CEAT to supply tyres for Royal Enfield's Meteor 350 bike
In the past, CEAT has associated with Royal Enfield by supplying tyres for Bullet Classic 350, Bullet Standard/Electra, Classic 500 and Himalayan models of its bikes, the company said in a release.
2020 QG: Twenty-ft-long, closest-ever asteroid passes Earth over Indian Ocean
It was moving at nearly 12.3 kilometres per second.
A look at five biggest meteor crashes of all time
The oldest recorded meteorite, the Ensisheim struck earth on November 7, 1492, in Ensisheim, France. A 330-pound stone dropped from the sky into a wheat field.
Meteor streak illuminates night sky above Chicago
Washington, Feb 7 (IANS) A meteor briefly lit up the night sky over Chicago and then landed in Lake Michigan, a media report said on Tuesday.
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