This year, the conditions are perfect for viewing the Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower. If you’ve been asking, “How do I see the Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower?” then read on! This year, it will be a first quarter moon which means it will be lovely and dark to see...
The Perseid meteor shower is active from 17th July to 24th August, peaking on 12th August. It is a little difficult to see as the meteors will appear from very low on the northern horizon. This shower emanates from the constellation Perseus, which is not visible to...
The Southern delta-Aquarids Meteor Shower usually produces faint meteors, and observing meteor showers can already be tough at the best of times. Getting the best out of a meteor shower requires late nights, dark skies, a little luck, and lots of patience. The...
The Lyrids Meteor Shower is active from 16th to 25th April and is known for its fast and bright meteors, with occasional fireballs. Meteor showers are named after the constellation where the “shooting stars” appear to be coming from. In the case of the Lyrids, the...
A lovely new moon creates ideal dark sky conditions for this year’s Leonids Meteor Shower. You can make the most of watching for “shooting stars”. The Leonids Meteor Shower is generated from comet Tempel-Tuttle and is active from 6th to 30th of...
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