Meteor Showers
Skies Sparkle For Both Hemispheres – The Annual Orionid Meteor Shower!
It's not often that both hemispheres of the Earth get treated to an annual meteor shower, but in a matter…
62 New Meteor Showers to Enjoy
[/caption] Earth is constantly plowing through meteoric debris, and any given night stargazers can spot a shooting star or two.…
Perseid Radio Astronomy from the Fourth Plinth With Chris Lintott
[/caption] Within hours, the peak of the annual Perseid meteor shower will begin. If you're worried you'll be clouded out,…
2009 Perseid Meteor Shower – Double Peaks This Year!
[/caption] Are you ready for this year's Perseid Meteor Shower? What will be the best place to watch and when…
Meteor Shower Alert on March 22! Camelopardalids and March Geminids Arrive…
On Sunday, March 22, two meteor showers will grace the dark evening sky - the Camelopardalids and March Geminids. Would…
Exploding Colorado Fireball, 100 Times Brighter than the Moon (Video)
[/caption]Last night, the Colorado skies played host to a dazzling fireball event. The meteor blasted through the atmosphere, detonated and…
Explosions on the Moon
[/caption] Meteor showers are great fun. The streaks and flashes create a special type of astronomical fireworks. But there are…
2008 Perseid Meteor Shower Peaks On August 12 – But Start Now!
[/caption] The Perseids are coming! The Perseids are coming! I'm sure you're already hearing the cry around the world... But…
Eta Aquarid Meteor Shower Peaks
Having the New Moon on our side may very well increase your chances of catching a well established meteor shower…
Camelopardalid and March Geminid Meteor Showers Peak on March 22
There’s another two odd meteor showers about to happen. It’s just after Full Moon. Why bother to take a look…