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CNET
6 days ago
- Science
- CNET
Two Meteor Showers Are Peaking on the Same Night in July. How to Catch a Glimpse
Meteor showers happen all year. They happen so often that they overlap for significant percentages of the year. There are two times when three meteor showers will be active in October, for example. But a rarer feat? Having two meteor showers that peak at the same time. It'll happen later this month, on July 29. The show will come courtesy of the Alpha Capricornids and Southern delta Aquariids meteor showers. The former began on Saturday and runs through Aug. 12, with a peak of July 29. Southern delta Aquariids will start on July 28, peaks early on July 29, and then runs until Aug. 12 as well. That means for one evening, the two meteor showers are peaking at the same time, giving stargazers a much better chance at catching a shooting star. Of the two, the Southern delta Aquarids is typically the larger meteor shower, tossing upwards of 25 meteors per hour during its zenith. Alpha Capricornids is a lesser meteor shower, with about five per hour on average. Combined, they'll output an estimated 30 per hour. Tips to see two meteor showers at once Since the meteors are coming from two different points in the sky, you would think spotting meteors from both would be difficult, but that is far from the truth. Alpha Capricornids, which hails from the 169P/NEAT comet, originates from the Capricornus constellation. It will rise from the eastern skies across the continental US around sunset and streak across the southern sky, setting in the western sky at sunrise. For the Southern delta Aquariids, its radiant — the point from which its meteors seem to originate — is the Aquarius constellation. Aquarius is right next to Capricornus. That means it also rises out of the eastern horizon, streaks across the southern sky, and sets in the western horizon around dawn. If you have trouble finding either of them, Stellarium's free sky map will help you hunt them down. Set the time, date and location, and you're off to the races. Once you find one, the other one is essentially right there next to it. Tips on spotting meteor showers As per the norm, the tips here are the same as they are for the aurora borealis and planet parades. Light pollution and weather are your two biggest enemies. Since you can only do anything about one of those, let's focus on light pollution. You'll want to drive as far away from the city and suburbs as possible, as the light pollution will make it difficult to see the dimmer meteors. The further away you are, the better, as even suburban light pollution can obfuscate most meteors. Once out there, you just have to sit and wait. Since the constellations will move across the south as you watch, you may have to rotate your chair if you're out there for a while. Otherwise, a pair of binoculars may help. Telescopes aren't recommended, as they obscure your field of view and may actively obstruct your ability to see meteors.
CNET
11-07-2025
- Science
- CNET
Look Up at Night and You May See Two Meteor Showers in July
Meteor showers happen periodically all year. In fact, they happen so often that they overlap for significant percentages of the year. There are two times when three meteor showers will be active in October, for example. But a rarer feat is having two meteor showers that have their activity peak at the same time. The next time that's happening is on July 29. The show will come courtesy of the Alpha Capricornids and Southern delta Aquariids meteor showers. The former begins on July 12 and runs through Aug. 12, with a peak of July 29. Southern delta Aquariids will start on July 28, peaks early on July 29, and then runs until Aug. 12 as well. That means for one evening, the two meteor showers are peaking at the same time, giving stargazers a much better chance at catching a shooting star. Of the two, the Southern delta Aquarids is typically the larger meteor shower, tossing upwards of 25 meteors per hour during its zenith. Alpha Capricornids is a lesser meteor shower, with about five per hour on average. Combined, they'll output an estimated 30 per hour. How to see the meteor showers Since the meteors are coming from two different points in the sky, you would think spotting meteors from both would be difficult, but that is far from the truth. Alpha Capricornids, which hails from the 169P/NEAT comet, originates from the Capricornus constellation. It will rise from the eastern skies across the continental US around sunset and streak across the southern sky, setting in the western sky at sunrise. For the Southern delta Aquariids, its radiant — the point from which its meteors seem to originate — is the Aquarius constellation. Aquarius is right next to Capricornus. That means it also rises out of the eastern horizon, streaks across the southern sky, and sets in the western horizon around dawn. If you have trouble finding either of them, Stellarium's free sky map will help you hunt them down. Set the time, date and location, and you're off to the races. Once you find one, the other one is essentially right there next to it. Tips on spotting shooting stars As per the norm, the tips here are the same as they are for the aurora borealis and planet parades. Light pollution and weather are your two biggest enemies. Since you can only do anything about one of those, let's focus on light pollution. You'll want to drive as far away from the city and suburbs as possible, as the light pollution will make it difficult to see the dimmer meteors. The further away you are, the better, as even suburban light pollution can obfuscate most meteors. Once out there, you just have to sit and wait. Since the constellations will move across the south as you watch, you may have to rotate your chair if you're out there for a while. Otherwise, a pair of binoculars may help. Telescopes aren't recommended, as it obscures your field of view and may actively obstruct your ability to see meteors.
Globe and Mail
01-07-2025
- Business
- Globe and Mail
Vivakor (NASDAQ: VIVK) Poised for Opportunity at the Nexus of Energy and Innovation
As governments, consumers, and investors demand cleaner practices and corporate accountability, companies are being urged to innovate and adapt—or risk falling behind. Vivakor (NASDAQ: VIVK), a vertically integrated energy infrastructure and environmental services company, is positioned for this challenge. Engaged in the transportation, storage, reuse, and remediation of oilfield fluids and waste, Vivakor is proving that environmental responsibility and profitability are not mutually exclusive. Looking ahead, 'Vivakor is focused on expanding its environmental services segment, investing in infrastructure that enhances waste oil processing, and advancing technologies that reduce emissions and environmental impact. By positioning itself at the intersection of energy production and environmental innovation, the company is poised to play a vital role in the sustainable-energy landscape of the future.' To view the full article, visit About Vivakor Inc. Vivakor is an integrated provider of sustainable energy transportation, storage, reuse, and remediation services, operating one of the largest fleets of oilfield trucking services in the continental United States. Its corporate mission is to develop, acquire, accumulate, and operate assets, properties, and technologies in the energy sector. Vivakor's integrated facilities assets provide crude oil and produced water gathering, storage, transportation, reuse, and remediation services under long-term contracts. Once operational, Vivakor's oilfield waste remediation facilities will facilitate the recovery, reuse, and disposal of petroleum byproducts and oilfield waste products. About InvestorWire InvestorWire ('IW') is a specialized communications platform with a focus on advanced wire-grade press release syndication for private and public companies and the investment community. It is one of 70+ brands within the Dynamic Brand Portfolio @ IBN that delivers: (1) access to a vast network of wire solutions via InvestorWire to efficiently and effectively reach a myriad of target markets, demographics and diverse industries; (2) article and editorial syndication to 5,000+ outlets; (3) enhanced press release enhancement to ensure maximum impact; (4) social media distribution via IBN to millions of social media followers; and (5) a full array of tailored corporate communications solutions. With broad reach and a seasoned team of contributing journalists and writers, IW is uniquely positioned to best serve private and public companies that want to reach a wide audience of investors, influencers, consumers, journalists and the general public. By cutting through the overload of information in today's market, IW brings its clients unparalleled recognition and brand awareness. IW is where breaking news, insightful content and actionable information converge. For more information, please visit Please see full terms of use and disclaimers on the InvestorWire website applicable to all content provided by IW, wherever published or re-published:
Yahoo
28-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Coterra Energy (CTRA) Rated as an ‘Overweight' at Goldman Sachs despite Shale Challenges
Coterra Energy Inc. (NYSE:CTRA) is one of Goldman Sachs' top energy stock picks. On June 25, JPMorgan reiterated an Overweight rating on the stock. The stance comes as the energy continues to address production challenges at its shale operations. The investment bank also hiked its price target to $34 from $32. An aerial view of an industrial natural gas refinery, with smoke billowing out. The company had reported complications and problems with water production at its Harkey Shale wells. It had experienced abnormally high water production on 11 of its 22 wells at the Windham Row project. Following the challenges, Coterra put a pause on Harkey development to try and address the issues across the affected wells. Coterra Energy Inc. (NYSE:CTRA) is an independent exploration and production (E&P) company. It explores and develops oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids within the continental United States. While we acknowledge the potential of CTRA as an investment, we believe certain AI stocks offer greater upside potential and carry less downside risk. If you're looking for an extremely undervalued AI stock that also stands to benefit significantly from Trump-era tariffs and the onshoring trend, see our free report on the best short-term AI stock. READ NEXT: 10 Best AI Stocks to Buy According to Billionaire David Tepper and 10 Stocks Analysts Are Upgrading Today. Disclosure: None. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
U.S. Space Force general to lead Trump's $175 billion Golden Dome space defense program
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. U.S. President Donald Trump unveiled a plan for his ambitious "Golden Dome" missile defense shield this week, stating it will cost $175 billion and take about three years to develop — but some experts say the price tag could be many times higher. The Golden Dome project aims to see the United States design and deploy a next-generation missile defense shield over the entire continental U.S. that will be able to detect, track and intercept hypersonic missiles and other advanced aerial threats. What makes Golden Dome unique is that it will feature space-based interceptors: spacecraft in Earth orbit capable of shooting down missile threats mid-flight. On Tuesday (May 20), Trump and U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth held a press conference in the White House during which they announced that U.S. Space Force General Michael Guetlein, Vice Chief of Space Operations, would lead the program. "It is time that we change that equation and start doubling down on the protection of the homeland," Guetlein said during the press conference. Hegseth issued a statement on May 20 that states the Department of Defense is requesting an initial $25 billion of funding as part of Trump's "One, Big, Beautiful Bill" legislation that includes tax cuts and changes to spending. "We look forward to continuing that work with Congress to secure funding for critical capabilities necessary in the FY26 budget request," Hegseth's statement added. "Golden Dome ensures that the American homeland is not left exposed while adversaries develop more advanced and lethal long-range weapons." The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) published a report on May 5 that estimates the cost to deploy a constellation of space-based interceptors similar to what Trump has outlined in his vision for Golden Dome. According to the CBO, the lowest estimates for developing and deploying such a system are around $161 billion, which sits below Trump's projected costs. The CBO's higher estimates suggest the cost could reach $542 billion, or over half a trillion dollars. In reality, the final price tag could be even higher. During a security summit hosted by Politico this month, U.S. Space Force's Chief of Space Operations General B. Chance Saltzman explained his cost estimates. "I'm 34 years in this business; I've never seen an early estimate that was too high," Saltzman said, according to Air and Space Forces Magazine. "My gut tells me there's going to be some additional funding that's necessary." While Golden Dome is described as a purely defensive system meant to protect the contiguous United States, other nations are already questioning the intention behind the program. China's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning told reporters today (May 21) that the Golden Dome program will "expand the U.S. arsenal of means for combat operations in outer space" and has "a strong offensive nature" that "violates the principle of peaceful use in the Outer Space Treaty." While Russia initially criticized the initiative, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov told reporters Tuesday (May 20) that Golden Dome is "a sovereign matter for the United States" and that the U.S. should be able to build missile defenses if it perceives a threat, according to the Moscow Times. Golden Dome takes its inspiration, at least in name, from Israel's Iron Dome, a missile shield system that has been used since 2011 by the Israel Defense Forces to intercept rockets and artillery weapons. It consists of radar systems that detect and track threats, missile launchers, and a control center that coordinates between the two. Golden Dome also has its roots in an earlier missile defense program proposed by President Ronald Reagan, known as the Strategic Defense Initiative. Reagan introduced the idea in a March 1983 televised address in which he implored the scientific community to help the United States develop space-based defense weaponry that could render the threat from nuclear weapons "impotent and obsolete." RELATED STORIES: — US needs 'orbital interceptors' to win a war in space, Space Command chief says — US needs new space tech or it 'will lose,' Space Force chief says — Boeing to test DARPA's upcoming 'Glide Breaker' hypersonic interceptor The SDI program was given the nickname "Star Wars" by the media due to how outlandish it sounded at the time. But that was before Earth's orbit became militarized, launch costs plunged exponentially thanks to reusable rocket technology, and countries began deploying space-based weapons the likes of which were only found in science fiction when Reagan gave his address. Fast forward four decades and Trump says the Golden Dome project could finally see Reagan's vision become a reality. "We will truly be completing the job that President Regan started forty years ago, forever ending the missile threat to the American homeland," Trump said.
