Tuesday, January 1, 2013
The first meteor shower of 2013 begins Tuesday over the skies of Naugatuck.
The Quadrantid meteor shower is named for an extinct constellation, but the shooting stars that seem to sprout from it still arrive yearly, and the opening of the 2013 show will begin overnight Jan. 1 into Jan. 2. The Quadrantids is one of the lesser-known meteor showers of the year, but that doesn't mean it's anything less than spectacular. Take a look at this Quadrantids meteor shower video or these pictures of the Quadrantids. While the shower begins overnight on the first day of the new year, NASA tells us Quadrantid meteor shower peaks in the wee morning hours of Jan. 4: "[T]he Quadrantids have a maximum rate of about 100 per hour, varying between 60-200. The waxing gibbous moon will set around 3 a.m. local time, leaving about two …
The first meteor shower of 2013 begins Tuesday over the skies of the Lehigh Valley
The Quadrantid meteor shower is named for an extinct constellation, but the shooting stars that seem to sprout from it still arrive yearly, and the opening of the 2013 show will begin overnight Jan. 1 into Jan. 2. The Quadrantids is one of the lesser-known meteor showers of the year, but that doesn't mean it's anything less than spectacular. Take a look at this Quadrantids meteor shower video or these pictures of the Quadrantids. While the shower begins overnight on the first day of the new year, NASA tells us Quadrantid meteor shower peaks in the wee morning hours of Jan. 4: "[T]he Quadrantids have a maximum rate of about 100 per hour, varying between 60-200. The waxing gibbous moon will set around 3 a.m. local time, leaving about two …
Monday, December 10, 2012
The most reliable meteor shower of the year, the Geminids, is on its way—with no moon to obscure the show over Southern Lehigh.
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Monday, December 10, 2012
The Geminid meteor shower 2012, the final major meteor shower of every year and likely to be the best, peaks overnight Dec. 13 and Dec. 14, and you may be able to see a great show on either side of those dates. If you liked the Perseids meteor shower 2012 in August, you should love this show. NASA reports that the Geminids are a relatively young meteor shower, with the first sitings occurring in the 1830s with rates of about 20 per hour. Over the decades the rates have increased, regularly spawning between 80 and 120 per hour at its peak on a clear evening. How spectacular is it? Just take a look at this video of the Geminid meteor shower. You can also look at some spectacular photos of the Geminids. Earthsky.org reports the Geminids peak …
Friday, December 7, 2012
The most reliable meteor shower of the year, the Geminids, is on its way over Southern Lehigh.
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Friday, December 7, 2012
The Geminid meteor shower 2012, the final major meteor shower of every year and likely to be the best, peaks overnight Dec. 13 and Dec. 14, and you may be able to see a great show on either side of those dates. If you liked the Perseids meteor shower 2012 in August, you should love this show. NASA reports that the Geminids are a relatively young meteor shower, with the first sightings occurring in the 1830s with rates of about 20 per hour. Over the decades the rates have increased, regularly spawning between 80 and 120 per hour at its peak on a clear evening. How spectacular is it? Just take a look at this video of the Geminid meteor shower. You can also look at some spectacular photos of the Geminids. Earthsky.org reports the Geminids …
Thursday, December 6, 2012
The Gemind Meteor Shower will start Dec. 13 and be visible through Dec 15. More than 50 meteors per hour -- or almost a meteor a minute -- should be visible.
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Thursday, December 6, 2012
As you hang holiday lights and light the candles, cast your gaze upon the universe's natural fireworks. On Dec. 13 the Geminid Meteor Shower is expected to begin. Be sure to schedule a night this season to bundle up, lay out some blankets and enjoy the light show in the sky. Can't make it out to see the show? Check out this video on the Huffington Post of the 2011 Geminid Meteor Shower. Don't have access to a telescope? The Lehigh Valley Amateur Astronomical Society (LVAAS) invites you and your family to attend a monthly public star party, where you'll hear a Night Sky Network talk about NASA missions and space science topics, see a planetarium show, and look through observatory telescopes at the moon, planets and deep sky objects (…
Wednesday, December 5, 2012
Can't watch the 2012 Geminid meteor shower? Check out this video from the Huffington Post of December 2011's version of the lights.
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Wednesday, December 5, 2012
The last major meteor shower of 2012 is rapidly approaching, and promises to be a spectacular show. Deciding whether you want to stay up and see the show? Not able to watch Dec. 13 and 14? The Huffington Post website posted a spectucular time-lapse video of the 2011 Geminid meteor shower that you can check out now, from the warmth and comfort of your computer. Youtube user Alatafelis also posted a spectacular video of the 2011 Geminids from Japan. Planning on staying up to watch the show? Here's some tips on how to view the shower from Sky and Telescope. Don't have access to a telescope? The Lehigh Valley Amateur Astronomical Society (LVAAS) invites you and your family to attend a monthly public star party, where you'll hear a Night …
The Gemind Meteor Shower will start Dec. 13 and be visible through Dec 15. More than 50 meteors per hour -- or almost a meteor a minute -- should be visible.
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Wednesday, December 5, 2012
As you hang holiday lights and light the candles, cast your gaze upon the universe's natural fireworks. On Dec. 13 the Geminid Meteor Shower is expected to begin. Be sure to schedule a night this season to bundle up, lay out some blankets and enjoy the light show in the sky. Don't have access to a telescope? The Lehigh Valley Amateur Astronomical Society (LVAAS) invites you and your family to attend a monthly public star party, where you'll hear a Night Sky Network talk about NASA missions and space science topics, see a planetarium show, and look through observatory telescopes at the moon, planets and deep sky objects (weather permitting). All members of the general public are invited to LVAAS Star Party Events. The next LVAAS party is …
Tuesday, December 4, 2012
The Geminds meteor shower will start Dec. 13 and be visible through Dec 15. More than 50 meteors per hour should or almost a meteor a minute will be visible.
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Tuesday, December 4, 2012
As you hang holiday lights and light the candles, cast your gaze upon the universe's natural fireworks, as well. On Dec. 13 the Geminid Meteor Shower is expected to begin. Be sure to schedule a night this season to bundle up, lay out some blankets and enjoy the light show in the sky. Don't have access to a telescope? The Lehigh Valley Amateur Astronomical Society (LVAAS) invites you and your family to attend any monthly public star party. Hear a Night Sky Network talk about NASA missions and space science topics. See a planetarium show and look through observatory telescopes at the moon, planets and deep sky objects (weather permitting). All members of the general public are invited to LVAAS Star Party Events!! It's a great way to learn…
Jennifer Rodgers
8:42 am on Wednesday, January 2, 2013
If you take pictures, Morgen, we'd love to post them on Patch! more ›