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Forbes
3 days ago
- Science
- Forbes
Don't Miss Tuesday Night's Triple Meteor Shower Bonanza — What To Know
Watch the Perseid meteor shower in 2019 on the beacon tower of the Great Wall in China Are you ready to see two meteor showers peak — just as a third gets going? Late Tuesday, July 29, and into the early hours of Wednesday, July 30, sees the peak of two meteor showers as summer's 'shooting star' season gets underway. The Delta Aquariids and Alpha Capricornids will peak simultaneously under mostly favorable conditions, with the moon setting early in the evening to leave skies dark enough to catch up to 30 meteors per hour. Just to add to the excitement, the annual Perseids meteor shower — which peaks in August — could add to the show. Here's everything you need to know about the three overlapping meteor showers Delta Aquariid Meteor Shower: What To Know Peak night: July 29/30 Meteors per hour: up to 25 It's often overlooked because of the more prolific Perseid meteor shower that occurs just a few weeks later, but this year, the Delta Aquariids will arguably take center stage. With the Perseids bound to be badly affected by the moon, the Delta Aquarids could see about 25 meteors — albeit rather faint ones — visible in moonless night skies on the peak night. However, getting far from light pollution would be wise. It's a meteor shower with a broad peak, so you can start looking for them on any clear night in late July and early August, but note that its radiant point — where the meteors appear to come from — is low in the south as seen from the Northern Hemisphere. Alpha Capricornid Meteor Shower: What To Know Peak night: July 29/30 Meteors per hour: up to 5 A minor meteor shower, the Alpha Capricornids began on July 12 and will ramble on until Aug. 12. Its 'shooting stars' — fragments left behind in the inner solar system by comets — will number around five, which may add to the spectacle created by the Delta Aquariids and the Perseids. Although they may be relatively scant, Alpha Capricornids can often be bright fireballs, so they are worth looking out for. Perseid Meteor Shower: What To Know Peak night: Aug. 12-13 Meteors per hour: up to 75-100 The Perseid meteor shower — one of the year's most prolific in the Northern Hemisphere — kicked off on Jul. 17 and will continue to produce "shooting stars" until Aug. 23. That's lucky because its peak night on Aug. 12-13 occurs only a few nights after a full moon. With a bleached sky, only the very brightest Perseids will be visible, making the last few nights of July the best time to see them. During this period, expect about 5-15 meteors per hour. The radiant point of the Perseids lies in the constellation Perseus, but meteors can appear throughout the sky. How To Watch A Meteor Shower For the best viewing experience, find a dark location away from city lights and check weather forecasts for clear skies. Observing is best done with the naked eye rather than through telescopes or binoculars. Consider bringing a lawn chair or blanket, and avoid bright screens that can impair night vision. Remember to dress warmly, use bug spray, bring snacks, and take breaks from watching the sky every 30 minutes. For exact timings, use a sunrise and sunset calculator for where you are, Stellarium Web for a sky chart and Night Sky Tonight: Visible Planets at Your Location for positions and rise/set times for planets. Wishing you clear skies and wide eyes.
Yahoo
24-07-2025
- Science
- Yahoo
Want to see meteors and galaxies? Head to Fort Frederick Saturday, July 26
The TriState Astronomers will host a Star and Meteor Shower Party at Fort Frederick State Park. According to a community announcement, the event is scheduled for Saturday, July 26, from 8:30 to 10 p.m. at 11100 Fort Frederick Road, Big Pool. Participants will have the chance to use telescopes provided by TSA members to view galaxies, nebulae and other celestial objects. The event will also coincide with the Delta Aquarids meteor shower, allowing attendees to catch glimpses of meteors streaking across the sky. The park is known for its dark skies, making it an ideal location for stargazing. TSA members will be present to assist both experienced stargazers and newcomers in exploring the night sky. This event aims to foster interest in astronomy and provide a unique opportunity for community members to connect with the cosmos. For more information, interested individuals can reach out via email at Outreach@ Don't miss this chance to experience the universe up close. This story was created by Janis Reeser, jreeser@ with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Journalists were involved in every step of the information gathering, review, editing and publishing process. Learn more at The Herald-Mail is growing its local news: Send your news to us This article originally appeared on The Herald-Mail: Telescopes, meteors and dark skies: A night to remember in Big Pool Solve the daily Crossword
Glasgow Times
13-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
Myles Smith had this to say about Lewis Capaldi at TRNSMT
Taking to the main stage, the Luton singer donned a kilt and Scotland top which had a picture of Capaldi on the back with the words, 'The King is back'. He went on to give a shout out to Capaldi during his performance, hailing him as an inspiration. He said: "He's inspired me and so many of us, make some noise for Lewis Capaldi." And as the saying goes, the crowd went wild. (Image: Images by Glasgow Times staff) The star's set was fun, punchy and endlessly energetic. As Myles danced about in his kilt, which he said was lovely and breezy, he sung hit songs like River and Behind, and even performed his new hit, Gold. When performing Gold, Myles asked the crowd to show their best dance moves before stopping the tune mid-song to start a here we f****** go chant. (Image: Images by Glasgow Times staff) The star then let the audience in on a fun fact as he revealed that he once studied in the city. He said: "It's so amazing to be here. We've been to Scotland a few times, but this is our first festival here. "I've been here as a musician but I've also been here as a student." Finishing off his set with his big hit Stargazing, Myles went out to the crowd and high fived fans at the barrier. He then exclaimed, "I love Scotland" as he excited the stage. Myles and his band gave the word passionate a new meaning. As they gave their all during the 45 minute slot, they breathed life into the Green and hyped up the crowd - as well as me - for the third and final day of TRNSMT.
Yahoo
11-07-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
'Buck Moon', the first full moon of summer, to grace skies Thursday night
Attention all stargazers, the first full moon of this summer rises on Thursday night in the U.s. The first full moon of July is called a Buck Moon, hailing from the Indigenous Algonquin tribes in the Eastern U.S., according to the Old Farmer's Almanac. The name honors the new antlers of buck deer that push out of their foreheads in coatings of velvety fur during the early summer. The July full moon can also be referred to as a Thunder Moon due to frequent summer thunderstorms, according to the almanac. Critical Change Made To 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season Forecast The peak of the full moon occurred just after 4:30 p.m. ET, but the moon will essentially look full for the next two nights. Next up on the full moon list will come Aug. 9 when it gets the name "Sturgeon Moon." Here are the rest of the moon names: September 7: Corn Moon October 6: Harvest Moon November 5: Beaver Moon December 4: Cold Moon If clouds get in the way or you don't have the chance to check out the bright lights of a full moon on Thursday evening, you'll have plenty of chances to stargaze for the article source: 'Buck Moon', the first full moon of summer, to grace skies Thursday night
CTV News
10-07-2025
- Climate
- CTV News
July's full moon rises tonight. Here's what to know
A buck stands apart from his herd of fellow deer foraging for food, on protected land surrounding the federal facility, NCAR, the National Center for Atmospheric Research, in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, in Boulder, Colo., Friday, Nov. 16, 2012. (AP Photo/Brennan Linsley) Tonight, stargazers can expect an eye-popping sight in the night sky. July's full moon, sometimes called the Buck Moon, is rising. So-named because it lines up with summer antler-growing season each year, the Buck Moon will reach its brightest at 4:37 p.m. ET on Thursday afternoon, according to the Old Farmer's Almanac, though it notes the moon won't actually be visible in the skies over North America until later this evening. Coming into view between 9 and 11 p.m. local time tonight, the moon is expected to rise full, warm and bright. You can check your local forecast for stargazing conditions at weather hub. Judging by the photos circulating on social media last night, which still only showed the moon in its dimmer, waxing phase, stargazers could be in for a sight to behold when the Buck reaches its peak. Other names for the Buck Moon, the almanac notes, include the Thunder Moon, Halfway Summer Moon, Feather Moulting Moon, Salmon Moon, Berry Moon, Raspberry Moon, Month of the Ripe Corn Moon and Moon When the Chokecherries are Ripe.
