Articles related to "Meteor"
Halley's Comet One Piece at a Time, and the Draconids (Maybe)
October's moon drops below the horizon in the middle of the night around the 20th of the month, thus affording us a good look at peak activity of the Orionid meteor shower during the predawn hours. You can warm up for the Orionids early in the month with the usually non-existent Draconid meteor shower.
halley's comet one piece at a time • and the draconids (maybe) • gregg m. pasterick • amateur astronomy • stars
October's moon drops below the horizon in the middle of the night around the 20th of the month, thus affording us a good look at peak activity of the Orionid meteor shower during the predawn hours. You can warm up for the Orionids early in the month with the usually non-existent Draconid meteor shower.
halley's comet one piece at a time • and the draconids (maybe) • gregg m. pasterick • amateur astronomy • stars
July’s Mysterious Meteor Shower
Where did the Southern Delta Aquarids meteor shower originate from? It may be a mystery, but seeing it is not. Find out when and where to look.
southern • delta • aquarids • meteor • shower
Where did the Southern Delta Aquarids meteor shower originate from? It may be a mystery, but seeing it is not. Find out when and where to look.
southern • delta • aquarids • meteor • shower
Death from Above - Meteors
Of the many threats posed to life on Earth by objects from outer space, meteors have a history of killing before and can do so again without warning.
pha • neo • meteor • death from above • asteroid
Of the many threats posed to life on Earth by objects from outer space, meteors have a history of killing before and can do so again without warning.
pha • neo • meteor • death from above • asteroid
Folklore, Meteors and Planets
The end of autumn/beginning of winter edition of the night sky is always a bestseller. I mean, what night sky could offer us more in the way of folklore than this, the night sky of December?
folklore • meteors and planets • gregg m. pasterick • amateur astronomy • stars
The end of autumn/beginning of winter edition of the night sky is always a bestseller. I mean, what night sky could offer us more in the way of folklore than this, the night sky of December?
folklore • meteors and planets • gregg m. pasterick • amateur astronomy • stars
Planets, Pleiades, and Some Lyrid Meteors
We get some otherworldly loveliness – that is more than the usual - during the first few days of the month when gloriously bright Venus sails within less than ½<SUP>0</sup> of the stunning Pleiades.
planets • pleiades • and some lyrid meteors • gregg m. pasterick • amateur astronomy
We get some otherworldly loveliness – that is more than the usual - during the first few days of the month when gloriously bright Venus sails within less than ½<SUP>0</sup> of the stunning Pleiades.
planets • pleiades • and some lyrid meteors • gregg m. pasterick • amateur astronomy
Leonid Meteor Shower 2006
A new moon makes November's Leonid Meteor Shower one of the best showers of the year.
leonid meteor shower • leonids • 2006 • november 18 • comet tempel-tuttle
A new moon makes November's Leonid Meteor Shower one of the best showers of the year.
leonid meteor shower • leonids • 2006 • november 18 • comet tempel-tuttle
Orionid Meteor Shower 2006
The Orionid meteor shower springs to life this weekend as a new moon stays out of the way of October's best shooting *stars*.
orionids • 2006 • observing • meteor shower • halley's comet
The Orionid meteor shower springs to life this weekend as a new moon stays out of the way of October's best shooting *stars*.
orionids • 2006 • observing • meteor shower • halley's comet
August Events: Eclipse and meteor showers
Participate in the last solar eclipse of the millenium, with the best interactive sites online.
eclipse • moon • sun • solar eclipse • perseids
Participate in the last solar eclipse of the millenium, with the best interactive sites online.
eclipse • moon • sun • solar eclipse • perseids
The Beginning of Meteor Season
During July, it is possible to see more meteors than during August, when the Perseids peak. But it takes a lot of hours out under clear, dark skies to pull it off. All these meteors are the result of a handful of meteor showers: the Piscis-Austrinids, the North and South Delta Aquarids, the South Iota Aquarids, the Alpha Capricornids, and, of course, the Perseids.
the beginning of meteor season • gregg m. pasterick • amateur astronomy • stars • planets
During July, it is possible to see more meteors than during August, when the Perseids peak. But it takes a lot of hours out under clear, dark skies to pull it off. All these meteors are the result of a handful of meteor showers: the Piscis-Austrinids, the North and South Delta Aquarids, the South Iota Aquarids, the Alpha Capricornids, and, of course, the Perseids.
the beginning of meteor season • gregg m. pasterick • amateur astronomy • stars • planets
The Leonid Meteor Shower
Info and tips on viewing the Leonid Meteor Shower.
leonids • meteor • tempel-tuttle
Info and tips on viewing the Leonid Meteor Shower.
leonids • meteor • tempel-tuttle
A Good Year for the Perseids
We are coming up on the peak of the Perseid meteor shower, and it falls only 4 days prior to the New Moon.
a good year for the perseids • gregg m. pasterick • amateur astronomy • stars • planets
We are coming up on the peak of the Perseid meteor shower, and it falls only 4 days prior to the New Moon.
a good year for the perseids • gregg m. pasterick • amateur astronomy • stars • planets
December’s Hodge Podge
December’s another hodge podge of starry stuff. There are planets. There are meteor showers. There’s the moon and Comet 2P Enke and the winter solstice in the north, the summer solstice in the south. And there are the beautiful winter constellations; arrangements of stars so striking even Joe Average recognizes some of them.
december’s hodge podge • gregg m. pasterick • amateur astronomy • stars • planets
December’s another hodge podge of starry stuff. There are planets. There are meteor showers. There’s the moon and Comet 2P Enke and the winter solstice in the north, the summer solstice in the south. And there are the beautiful winter constellations; arrangements of stars so striking even Joe Average recognizes some of them.
december’s hodge podge • gregg m. pasterick • amateur astronomy • stars • planets
Phaethon Rises
a brief summary and interpretation of the myth of Phaethon and the sun chariot with a few links to online texts, classics and astronomy
ovid • metamorphoses • dryden • transformation myths • peer pressure
a brief summary and interpretation of the myth of Phaethon and the sun chariot with a few links to online texts, classics and astronomy
ovid • metamorphoses • dryden • transformation myths • peer pressure
Celestial Sightings
spectacular romantic sky events
romantic • sky events • meteor showers • solar eclipse • star gazing
spectacular romantic sky events
romantic • sky events • meteor showers • solar eclipse • star gazing
Eugene M. Shoemaker (1928 - 1997)
Not the worldwide fame, glamorous kind of scientist, Shoemaker was a gifted, passionate person who loved his work and, more than anything, enriched the lives of those fortunate enough to know him.
shoemaker • moon • apollo • lunar prospector • levy
Not the worldwide fame, glamorous kind of scientist, Shoemaker was a gifted, passionate person who loved his work and, more than anything, enriched the lives of those fortunate enough to know him.
shoemaker • moon • apollo • lunar prospector • levy
September Odds and Ends
During September two minor meteor showers are favored by relatively dark skies; the Harvest Moon rises on the 10th; Mercury pops into the morning sky, and is at greatest western elongation on the 26th; Mars is still a gaudy jewel.
september odds and ends • gregg m. pasterick • amateur astronomy • stars • star gazing
During September two minor meteor showers are favored by relatively dark skies; the Harvest Moon rises on the 10th; Mercury pops into the morning sky, and is at greatest western elongation on the 26th; Mars is still a gaudy jewel.
september odds and ends • gregg m. pasterick • amateur astronomy • stars • star gazing
Stargazing for Beginners - December
Stargazing for Beginners - what can you view in the night sky in December.
stargazing • astronomy • constellations • planets • deep space objects
Stargazing for Beginners - what can you view in the night sky in December.
stargazing • astronomy • constellations • planets • deep space objects
The Flatwoods Monster
A ten foot tall creature was seen in the small town of Flatwoods, West Virginia, on September 12, 1952. With a face shaped like the ace of spades, what was it?
paranormal • sightings • unknown creature • flatwoods monster • west virginia
A ten foot tall creature was seen in the small town of Flatwoods, West Virginia, on September 12, 1952. With a face shaped like the ace of spades, what was it?
paranormal • sightings • unknown creature • flatwoods monster • west virginia
The Night Sky for December 2007
December brings Mars at its best, two meteor showers, and questions about the Star of Bethlehem. Comet Holmes remains an impressive target.
december meteor showers • comet holmes december 2007 • planets in december 2007 • geminid meteor shower date • ursid meteor shower
December brings Mars at its best, two meteor showers, and questions about the Star of Bethlehem. Comet Holmes remains an impressive target.
december meteor showers • comet holmes december 2007 • planets in december 2007 • geminid meteor shower date • ursid meteor shower
The Night Sky for October 2007
October 2007 brings two meteor showers, planet activity in the morning, and a full moon before Halloween.
stargazing for october 2007 • planets in october 2007 • meteor showers of october • draconid meteor shower • orionid meteor shower
October 2007 brings two meteor showers, planet activity in the morning, and a full moon before Halloween.
stargazing for october 2007 • planets in october 2007 • meteor showers of october • draconid meteor shower • orionid meteor shower
Winter Solstice
The cold dark days of December arrive with the winter solstice, and two meteor showers surround the date, bringing brief bursts of light.
winter solstice • december 21 • first day of winter • north pole • polaris
The cold dark days of December arrive with the winter solstice, and two meteor showers surround the date, bringing brief bursts of light.
winter solstice • december 21 • first day of winter • north pole • polaris
Shooting Stars
Have you ever been out stargazing on a dark night when suddenly you saw a bright streak through the sky? We call these "shooting stars" but they aren't really stars at all.
stars • meteors • perseid meteor shower • perseus • sun
Have you ever been out stargazing on a dark night when suddenly you saw a bright streak through the sky? We call these "shooting stars" but they aren't really stars at all.
stars • meteors • perseid meteor shower • perseus • sun
Leonids Past; a Little Self-Indulgence
I’m going to be a little self-indulgent this month pondering the Leonid meteor shower. Oh sure, there’s other stuff going on in the night sky during November, but I've got Leonids on my mind.
leonids past; a little self-indulgence • gregg m. pasterick • amateur astronomy • mercury • venus
I’m going to be a little self-indulgent this month pondering the Leonid meteor shower. Oh sure, there’s other stuff going on in the night sky during November, but I've got Leonids on my mind.
leonids past; a little self-indulgence • gregg m. pasterick • amateur astronomy • mercury • venus
Stargazing for Beginners - August
Planets, constellations and meteor showers visible in the August night sky.
august • night sky • jupiter • neptune • uranus
Planets, constellations and meteor showers visible in the August night sky.
august • night sky • jupiter • neptune • uranus
Shooting Stars
Those of you who know me know I majored in astronomy. Those of you who know me better know that I spent a quarter of a century plotting meteors and recording meteor shower data, mostly of the Perseid meteor shower in August. Given this, it shouldn't be difficult for you to imagine how sublimely pleasing it was for me to finally come across my first Shooting Stars along the Blue Ridge Parkway three years back.
shooting stars • gregg m. pasterick • wildflowers of north america • botany • ecology
Those of you who know me know I majored in astronomy. Those of you who know me better know that I spent a quarter of a century plotting meteors and recording meteor shower data, mostly of the Perseid meteor shower in August. Given this, it shouldn't be difficult for you to imagine how sublimely pleasing it was for me to finally come across my first Shooting Stars along the Blue Ridge Parkway three years back.
shooting stars • gregg m. pasterick • wildflowers of north america • botany • ecology
Comet 2P Enke and Other October Sights
On the 28th, Comet 2P Enke is at opposition; this is the beginning of what might be a very nice visit with this very regular visitor. It will not, however, be a great ghostly moth like Hale-Bopp. It will be, at best, a fuzzy smear of light visible to the naked eye, but certainly no spectacle. Not to Joe Schmoe down the street anyway. To star gazers like you and me, it’ll be another starry sojourner to track among the constellations.
comet 2p enke and other october sights • gregg m. pasterick • amateur astronomy • stars • planets
On the 28th, Comet 2P Enke is at opposition; this is the beginning of what might be a very nice visit with this very regular visitor. It will not, however, be a great ghostly moth like Hale-Bopp. It will be, at best, a fuzzy smear of light visible to the naked eye, but certainly no spectacle. Not to Joe Schmoe down the street anyway. To star gazers like you and me, it’ll be another starry sojourner to track among the constellations.
comet 2p enke and other october sights • gregg m. pasterick • amateur astronomy • stars • planets
Duck and Cover
Asteroids and comets fly to and fro around us; what can we do if one decides to hit?
asteroid • comet • meteor • cosmic • debris
Asteroids and comets fly to and fro around us; what can we do if one decides to hit?
asteroid • comet • meteor • cosmic • debris
Impact Craters
Impact craters or sites where meteorites or asteroids have slammed into the surface are very visible on the moon. Have you ever wondered if the earth has impact craters? If so, where are they? May be you ought to read this week’s article :-).
impact craters • earth • moon • meteorite • comet
Impact craters or sites where meteorites or asteroids have slammed into the surface are very visible on the moon. Have you ever wondered if the earth has impact craters? If so, where are they? May be you ought to read this week’s article :-).
impact craters • earth • moon • meteorite • comet
The Night Sky for April 2007
April brings a meteor shower, Venus shining near the beautiful Pleiades cluster, and the moon occulting a planet and a bright star.
stargazing • march 2007 • venus • moon • saturn
April brings a meteor shower, Venus shining near the beautiful Pleiades cluster, and the moon occulting a planet and a bright star.
stargazing • march 2007 • venus • moon • saturn
The Night Sky for April 2008
Celebrate National Dark Sky Week and Astronomy Day. April also brings the Lyrid meteor shower, Saturn's rings at its widest for the year, and the reappearance of Mercury.
national dark sky week • earth hour • astronomy day • earth day • lyrid meteor shower
Celebrate National Dark Sky Week and Astronomy Day. April also brings the Lyrid meteor shower, Saturn's rings at its widest for the year, and the reappearance of Mercury.
national dark sky week • earth hour • astronomy day • earth day • lyrid meteor shower
The Night Sky for July 2007
Venus and Saturn have a stunning conjunction and a meteor shower peaks at the end of the month.
observing • venus • saturn • jupiter • moon
Venus and Saturn have a stunning conjunction and a meteor shower peaks at the end of the month.
observing • venus • saturn • jupiter • moon
The Night Sky for May 2008
Catch the planets in the evening sky, starting with Mercury, then Mars and Saturn. A meteor shower coincides with the new moon.
mars and star cluster • how to see mercury • three bright stars in gemini • saturn in leo • eta aquarid meteor shower
Catch the planets in the evening sky, starting with Mercury, then Mars and Saturn. A meteor shower coincides with the new moon.
mars and star cluster • how to see mercury • three bright stars in gemini • saturn in leo • eta aquarid meteor shower
The Summer Triangle & Perseids
The Perseid meteors are spoiled by a nearly full moon but the Summer Triangle never disappoints. Use it to find the Milky Way and the most beautiful double cluster.
summer triangle • perseid • meteor shower • august 12 • milky way
The Perseid meteors are spoiled by a nearly full moon but the Summer Triangle never disappoints. Use it to find the Milky Way and the most beautiful double cluster.
summer triangle • perseid • meteor shower • august 12 • milky way
Triple Planetary Conjunction
On the morning of December 10, 2006, just before sunrise, three planets will pass within one degree of each other.
triple planetary conjunction • three planets • mercury • mars • jupiter
On the morning of December 10, 2006, just before sunrise, three planets will pass within one degree of each other.
triple planetary conjunction • three planets • mercury • mars • jupiter
Shine On, Harvest Moon...
"Shine on, shine on harvest moon, up in the sky. I ain't had no lovin' since January ..." Oops. Sorry. I got harvest moons on the brain. We have a big one coming up on the 28th.
shine on • harvest moon... • gregg m. pasterick • amateur astronomy • stargazing
"Shine on, shine on harvest moon, up in the sky. I ain't had no lovin' since January ..." Oops. Sorry. I got harvest moons on the brain. We have a big one coming up on the 28th.
shine on • harvest moon... • gregg m. pasterick • amateur astronomy • stargazing
Astronomy and Car Names
Cars often have names with an astronomical theme. What are some car models with names from astronomy?
astronomy • car models • car • astronomical • car names
Cars often have names with an astronomical theme. What are some car models with names from astronomy?
astronomy • car models • car • astronomical • car names
The Night Sky for July 2009
Find out what the bright star by the moon is, learn what's in the sky before the Fourth of July fireworks, and see both of the largest gas giant planets at once.
total solar eclipse july 2009 • bright star by moon july 2009 • meteor shower in july • july full moon • jupiter in july
Find out what the bright star by the moon is, learn what's in the sky before the Fourth of July fireworks, and see both of the largest gas giant planets at once.
total solar eclipse july 2009 • bright star by moon july 2009 • meteor shower in july • july full moon • jupiter in july
The Night Sky for June 2008
Summer begins in the Northern Hemisphere as Mars and Saturn parade in the western sky and the Lyrid Meteor Shower peaks on Father's Day.
first day of summer in northern hemisphere • summer solstice • full moon in june • mars in june 2008 • saturn through a telescope
Summer begins in the Northern Hemisphere as Mars and Saturn parade in the western sky and the Lyrid Meteor Shower peaks on Father's Day.
first day of summer in northern hemisphere • summer solstice • full moon in june • mars in june 2008 • saturn through a telescope
Charles Martin's Chasing Fireflies
Charles Martin's beautifully written novel Chasing Fireflies is predictable but enjoyable.
chasing fireflies • chasing fireflies a novel of discovery • charles martin • charles martin author • author charles martin
Charles Martin's beautifully written novel Chasing Fireflies is predictable but enjoyable.
chasing fireflies • chasing fireflies a novel of discovery • charles martin • charles martin author • author charles martin
Comet Enke – A Threat To Earth?
Is Comet Enke and the Taurid Meteor Shower that caused the Tunguska Event in 1908 on an inevitable second collision course with Earth?
comet enke • threat to earth • history comet enke • short period comet • strike earth
Is Comet Enke and the Taurid Meteor Shower that caused the Tunguska Event in 1908 on an inevitable second collision course with Earth?
comet enke • threat to earth • history comet enke • short period comet • strike earth
Soul Harvest: Left Behind Vol. 4 (Book Review)
With all pretense gone, the world chooses sides in the final battle between good and evil as Timothy LaHaye and Jerry B. Jenkins continue their apocalyptic series <i>Left Behind</i>. Does part four pull its weight in the overall saga? What event in the story ties it to SF? Come on in and find out.
soul harvest • left behind • the rise of antichrist • the rapture • tim lahaye
With all pretense gone, the world chooses sides in the final battle between good and evil as Timothy LaHaye and Jerry B. Jenkins continue their apocalyptic series <i>Left Behind</i>. Does part four pull its weight in the overall saga? What event in the story ties it to SF? Come on in and find out.
soul harvest • left behind • the rise of antichrist • the rapture • tim lahaye
The Night Sky for November 2007
This month brings the Leonid meteor shower, the "morning star" Venus, and we remain on comet watch for Holmes.
november night sky • location of planets november 2007 • leonid meteor shower • comet holmes in perseus • daylight saving time ends
This month brings the Leonid meteor shower, the "morning star" Venus, and we remain on comet watch for Holmes.
november night sky • location of planets november 2007 • leonid meteor shower • comet holmes in perseus • daylight saving time ends
Things to do and see in 2004
...let’s look ahead and see what 2004 has in store for us sleepless stargazers, fanciful dreamers, and lovelorn … well, maybe not the lovelorn. Anyway...
things to do and see in 2004 • gregg m. pasterick • amateur astronomy • star gazing • planets
...let’s look ahead and see what 2004 has in store for us sleepless stargazers, fanciful dreamers, and lovelorn … well, maybe not the lovelorn. Anyway...
things to do and see in 2004 • gregg m. pasterick • amateur astronomy • star gazing • planets
Canada - Prehistory
Canada's history dates back to a long time before the arrival of the early explorers. Canada existed years before the Vikings arrived in 1000 AD.
canada • prehistory • dinosaurs • ice age • aboriginal
Canada's history dates back to a long time before the arrival of the early explorers. Canada existed years before the Vikings arrived in 1000 AD.
canada • prehistory • dinosaurs • ice age • aboriginal
Autumn Colors
... autumn is upon us. That intimates something more profoundly colorful for some places, something more comfortable in others. In any case, it sweeps us up in a flashflood of autumn colors.
autumn colors • gregg m. pasterick • wildflowers of north america • botany • ecology
... autumn is upon us. That intimates something more profoundly colorful for some places, something more comfortable in others. In any case, it sweeps us up in a flashflood of autumn colors.
autumn colors • gregg m. pasterick • wildflowers of north america • botany • ecology
Game Classic: EarthBound
Another look back at a classic video game, the Super Nintendo role-playing game EarthBound, and how it differs from other RPG's.
earthbound • mother • super nintendo • snes • ness
Another look back at a classic video game, the Super Nintendo role-playing game EarthBound, and how it differs from other RPG's.
earthbound • mother • super nintendo • snes • ness
The Deep Impact of Barry Goldwater
Remembering Barry Goldwater who just died.
barry goldwater • conservative • presidential candidate • views • policies
Remembering Barry Goldwater who just died.
barry goldwater • conservative • presidential candidate • views • policies
Boating Visual Distress Signals
Carriage and knowledge of visual distress signals can prevent an boating incident from becoming a tragedy. Boaters have a number of distress signals available to them.
visual distress signals for boaters • emergency distress signals • boating emergency communications • boating distress calls • boating safety
Carriage and knowledge of visual distress signals can prevent an boating incident from becoming a tragedy. Boaters have a number of distress signals available to them.
visual distress signals for boaters • emergency distress signals • boating emergency communications • boating distress calls • boating safety
The Night Sky for January 2008
Mars, Mercury, and Saturn gleam in the evening sky and the bright winter stars and constellations shine like gems.
planets in january 2008 • stars in the new year • how to find neptune • bright winter constellations • mercury seen after sunset
Mars, Mercury, and Saturn gleam in the evening sky and the bright winter stars and constellations shine like gems.
planets in january 2008 • stars in the new year • how to find neptune • bright winter constellations • mercury seen after sunset
The Return
For the Childhood Memories Event, a recollection of my mother's of Havana, Cuba.
childhood • memories • memoirs • havana • cuba
For the Childhood Memories Event, a recollection of my mother's of Havana, Cuba.
childhood • memories • memoirs • havana • cuba
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