METEOR SHOWERS

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Nov 16 2025SCIENCE

Leonids Meteor Shower: A Brief but Spectacular Sky Show

The Leonid meteor shower is making its annual appearance, offering a brief but dazzling display for sky enthusiasts. This year, the peak is expected to happen around 1 p. m. ET on Monday. However, the best time to catch the show is between 4 a. m. Monday and sunrise, local time. Unlike other meteor

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Oct 07 2025SCIENCE

October's Night Sky: A Double Meteor Show and a Moon

October is set to be an exciting month for stargazers, with not one but two meteor showers gracing the night sky. The Draconids and Orionids will make their appearances, offering a celestial spectacle for those who love to look up. Plus, a super harvest moon will add to the show, making this a great

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May 02 2025SCIENCE

Seeing Halley's Comet's Leftovers: The Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower

Halley's Comet is famous for its rare visits to Earth, appearing only once every 75 years. But here's a cool fact: its debris causes two big meteor showers each year, including the Eta Aquarids. These meteors are speedy, zipping through the sky at incredible speeds. During the peak of the Eta Aquar

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Apr 18 2025SCIENCE

Spring's First Meteor Show: The Lyrids

The Lyrids meteor shower is the first chance for stargazers to see shooting stars in spring. The Lyrids have been known to put on a spectacular show with up to 100 meteors per hour in the past. However, this year is expected to be more subdued. The peak of the Lyrids will occur in the early hours

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Nov 20 2024SCIENCE

Taurid Meteors: Myths, Facts, and a Space Threat?

Every year, the Taurid meteor shower lights up the night sky. But beyond the spectacle, scientists wonder if larger chunks could pose a danger to Earth. The Taurid stream, linked to Comet Encke, could contain boulder-sized objects. Could one of these hit Earth? Some theories suggest a massive impact

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