PERSEIDS

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. S...

The annual Perseid meteor shower has once again illuminated the skies across the globe recently, filling star-gazers with awe.

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.

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.

The Perseid meteor shower, caused by Earth passing through the debris of Swift-Tuttle comet, will offer stunning displays of shooting stars. Residents of rural areas, particularly Northern Hemisphere viewers, will have the most awe-inspiring experie...

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Named after the constellation Perseus, the Perseids meteor shower originates from the debris field of the comet Swift-Tuttle, which orbits the sun every 133 years.

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.

This month's sky is quite eventful as there will be two full moons in August, and both are supermoons. Plus, there's a meteor shower to look forward to.

The new year will bring lots of amazing skywatching occasions, including supermoons, meteor showers, and even an annular solar eclipse.

If you want to witness the Geminid meteor shower, it will be visible in its clearest form on December 14 and 15. Read more to know how you can watch it.

Washington, Dec 9 (IANS) The annual Geminid meteor shower has arrived and it will put on a dazzling show for skywatchers when it peaks overnight on December 13-14, NASA has said.

New Delhi/Washington, Aug 12 (IANS) Star gazers in India are in for a treat as the annual Perseid Meteor Shower peaks on the night of August 12 through the morning of August 13.

Just by downloading a couple of apps and upping your iPhone's exposure, you can capture 'star trails,' or stunning photos of meteors, using just your iPhone.

The brightness of the flash depends on how big the meteor is and how fast it's going when it hits the moon - it seems the harder the impact, the brighter the flash.

Each August, we're treated to the Perseid meteor shower, but this year's will be exceptionally brilliant because it coincides with a new moon.