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science26 days ago•7 min saved

Asteroid 2024 YR4: A Moon Hit Could Light Up Skies and Spawn Earth Meteors

A study estimates that if asteroid 2024 YR4 hits the Moon in 2032, it could produce a bright Moon flash (magnitude −3 to −5), carve ~1 km crater, and emit an infrared glow for hours, along with a Moonquake. About 108 kg of lunar debris might reach Earth as meteors, offering a rare scientific observing opportunity. The event has a ~3.8% probability, with potential observations starting around 2028 and best viewing from the Pacific region and Mauna Kea.

via BBC Sky at Night Magazine|

#asteroid-2024-yr4 #astronomy-observations #lunar-ejecta

space29 days ago•75 min saved

Venus set for a July meteor show from an ancient asteroid breakup

Venus may experience a dramatic meteor shower this July due to dust from a pair of asteroids that likely split after a close solar approach 17,000–21,000 years ago. The dust remains in solar orbit inside Earth’s path, and Venus could intercept it, though observing the event from Earth would be extremely difficult; a spacecraft in Venus orbit or future missions such as EnVision, DAVINCI and VERITAS could potentially detect it. The finding is based on simulations published in Icarus.

via Space|

#asteroid-breakup #atira-group #meteor-shower

science1 month ago•2 min saved

January's Supermoon and Meteor Shower to Illuminate the Night Sky

The first supermoon and meteor shower of 2026 will occur in January, with the Quadrantid meteor shower peaking and coinciding with a supermoon, though the bright moonlight may reduce the visibility of meteors. The event is mainly visible from the Northern Hemisphere, and the next major meteor shower will be in April.

via PBS|

#january-2026 #meteor-shower #night-sky

science1 month ago•2 min saved

January 2026: Supermoon and Quadrantid Meteor Shower Light Up the Sky

The first supermoon and meteor shower of the year will occur in January, with the Quadrantid meteor shower peaking and coinciding with a supermoon, though the bright moon may reduce the visibility of meteors to less than 10 per hour for observers.

via NBC News|

#january-skies #meteor-shower #quadrantids

science1 month ago•3 min saved

January's Night Sky: Jupiter's Brightest Show and Key Celestial Events

This January, Jupiter is at its brightest and most visible due to its opposition, making it an excellent month for stargazing, especially with the added spectacle of the Quadrantids meteor shower and prominent winter constellations like Orion and Taurus.

via The Daily Galaxy|

#celestial-display #jupiter #meteor-shower

science1 month ago•6 min saved

Quadrantid Meteor Shower and Supermoon to Illuminate Colorado Skies This Week

The Quadrantid meteor shower, one of the year's most intense, peaks early January but will be poorly visible in 2026 due to the full moon coinciding with the peak time, making it difficult to observe all but the brightest meteors. The shower's origin is linked to debris from a small, possibly extinct comet, and future favorable viewing conditions are expected in 2028.

via Space|

#2026 #astronomy #meteor-shower

science1 month ago•2 min saved

January Sky: Meteor Shower Meets Supermoon

The first supermoon and meteor shower of the year will occur in January, with the supermoon potentially dimming the visibility of the Quadrantid meteor shower, which peaks from Friday night into Saturday morning, mainly visible from the Northern Hemisphere.

via ABC News|

#astronomy #january-skies #meteor-shower

science2 months ago•4 min saved

Geminid Meteor Shower Peaks This Week: How to Watch and Last Chance Tips

The Geminid meteor shower, peaking around December 13, was captured in a striking image showing meteors originating from asteroid 3200 Phaethon, highlighting its unique nature as an asteroid acting like a comet, and offering a dramatic view of space debris entering Earth's atmosphere.

via Space|

#asteroid-phaethon #astronomy #geminid-meteors

science2 months ago•1 min saved

Ursid Meteor Shower Peaks Just Before Christmas

The Ursid meteor shower peaks just before Christmas, offering a modest display of 5 to 10 meteors per hour, with potential outbursts, visible from the Northern Hemisphere until December 26, best seen from dark skies away from city lights, originating from comet 8P/Tuttle near the constellation Ursa Minor.

via KSL.com|

#astronomy #christmas #meteor-shower

science2 months ago•2 min saved

Ursid Meteor Shower Peaks Just Before Christmas

The Ursid meteor shower peaks from December 18-26, offering a modest display of 5-10 meteors per hour, visible from the Northern Hemisphere with minimal moonlight interference, and requires no special equipment—just dark skies and patience to enjoy streaks from the constellation Ursa Minor.

via AP News|

#astronomy #december-2025 #meteor-shower

science2 months ago•2 min saved

Armagh Observatory Captures Rare Lunar Impact Flash

An astronomer at Armagh Observatory captured what is believed to be the first video of a lunar impact flash in Ireland, during the Geminid meteor shower, marking a rare and significant event in astronomical observation.

via BBC|

#ireland #lunar-impact #meteor-shower

science2 months ago•6 min saved

Upcoming Ursid Meteor Shower: When and How to Watch

The December Ursid meteor shower, peaking around December 21-22, is often overlooked compared to the Geminids but can produce up to 10 meteors per hour under dark skies, radiating from the constellation Ursa Minor near Kochab, with potential for unexpected activity due to past outbursts and the proximity of comet 8P/Tuttle.

via Space|

#december #kochab #meteor-shower

science3 months ago•2 min saved

This Week's Leonid Meteor Shower: A Spectacular Skywatching Event

The Leonid meteor shower will peak on November 17, offering up to 15 meteors per hour during a nearly moonless night, making it one of the best viewing opportunities in recent years for stargazers, especially between midnight and dawn.

via Live Science|

#astronomy #leonids #meteor-shower

science3 months ago•7 min saved

November's Night Sky: Taurid and Other Meteor Showers Peak This Week

The Taurid meteor shower, visible from mid-October to mid-November, peaks between Nov. 5 and Nov. 12, offering a chance to see bright meteors and fireballs, especially on Nov. 12 when the moon's brightness diminishes, providing dark skies for optimal viewing.

via Space|

#fireballs #meteor-shower #moon-phase

science3 months ago•3 min saved

November Night Skies: Watch the Taurid and Other Meteor Showers

The Southern Taurid meteor shower peaks on November 4-5, offering a chance to see bright meteors and fireballs as Earth passes through debris from comet 2P/Encke, despite a full moon potentially dimming the display.

via Space|

#astronomy #fireballs #meteor-shower