Meteor Showers
Astronomers Predict the Orbits of Potentially Hazardous Comets From Meteor Showers
Long-period comets can have orbits that can take hundreds of years before they return to the inner Solar System and…
Can Meteor Showers Be Dangerous to Spacecraft?
We’ve all read the advice, during a meteor shower there is no equipment needed. All you need to do is…
2024 Perseids Light Up the August Sky
That ‘Old Faithful’ of meteor showers the Perseids peaks early next week.
The Geminids Will be Peaking on December 14th. They’re Usually the Most Active Meteor Shower Every Year
Meteor showers are a great way to share a love of astronomy with those who might not be as familiar…
Astronomy Cast Ep. 452: Summer Observing Challenges
Summer is almost here, and for the northern hemisphere, that means warm nights for observing. But what to observe? We're…
Explody Eta Aquarid Meteor Caught in the Act
An Eta Aquarid meteor captured on video by astrophotographer Justin Ng shows an amazing explodingred meteor and what is known…
‘Explody’ Taurid Meteors Produce Persistent Trains
“The landscape was just at the verge of trying to silently explode with vibrant colors of red, gold and oranges,”…
Midway Between Storms: Our Guide to the 2014 Leonid Meteors
If there’s one meteor shower that has the potential to bring on a storm of epic proportions, it’s the Leonids.…
More Camelopardalids: Persistent Trains and that Satellite Fuel Dump Cloud
The first ever Camelopardalids Meteor Shower ended up being more of a drizzle than a shower, said astrophotographer John Chumack.…
Astrophotos: Views of the Delta Aquarid Meteor Shower
Did those of you in the northern hemisphere have a chance to look for the Delta Aquarid meteors? Ever-faithful astronomer…