meteor shower

Good news for stargazers as the Perseid meteor shower is likely to happen today, August 11, and on August 12.…

Stargazers and space enthusiasts might want to turn their eyes to the night sky in the coming weeks, as the stage is set for a spectacular meteor shower. Known as Perseids, these meteor showers occur annually and are usually visible from Earth in the night sky. The shower usually peaks during mid-August and this year, it will appear the brightest on August 12 and August 13. However, according to NASA, another natural phenomenon might affect the visibility of the Perseids. While the meteor showers will be at their normal…

The Perseid meteor shower, often considered as the best meteor shower of the year, is underway and will provide the best viewing opportunities for stargazers in America next month, according to the American Meteor Society.The Perseids are visible from July through September. Depending on the year, they typically reach their peak strength on August 12 or 13. They will reach their peak this year between August 11 and 12, according to CBS News.American space agency NASA said that a full moon will also be present during the…

The Leonid meteor shower has been underway since November 6 but is set to peak around November 17. The Leonids appear to be originating from the constellation Leo. Considered to be a major meteor shower, the Leonids are best seen from a dark location but the light from a waxing gibbous Moon may interfere. Usually, under perfectly dark conditions, in rural areas where the sky is mostly clear, 10-15 meteors can be seen within the period of an hour during peak Leonid shower.But this year, that figure is likely to be in…