Meteor Showers
The Perseids: Why is There a Meteor Shower?
[/caption] Every year from late July to mid-August, the Earth encounters a trail of debris left behind from the tail…
Meteor Shower Points Towards Undiscovered Earthbound Comet
[/caption] With the annual Perseid Meteor Shower already underway, we're looking to the skies and thinking about what causes these…
The Early Morning Show – Eta Aquarid Meteor Showers While The Planets Align
[/caption] Are you ready for the Eta Aquarid Meteor Shower? While the peak activity will be on the night of…
Lingering Lyrids…
[/caption] Although we couldn't remind you just before the date of the Lyrid meteor shower peak, there's no reason to…
April’s Shooting Stars
[/caption] April showers? Yes! The 16th to the 26th this month brings us the April Lyrid Meteor Shower, with the…
Delta Leonid Meteors May Show On February 26
If you like keeping track of somewhat obscure meteor showers, tonight will be one of your best opportunities to spot…
2011 Quadrantid Meteor Shower… Tonight’s the Night!
[/caption] In just a few hours the peak of the first meteor shower of 2011 will begin - the Quadrantids.…
Get Ready for the Geminids — In the Sky and Online!
[/caption] One of the best night sky events of the year is on tap: The Geminid Meteor shower. According to…
The Lion Tamer – Leonid Meteor Shower 2010
Are you ready to walk into the lion's cage? Then break out your favorite skywatching gear because the 2010 Leonid…
Hartley 2 Spawns Meteor Shower
[/caption]The comet of the year for 2010 seems to be Hartley 2. Although this comet is receding from Earth now…