by VirtualAstro | Jul 17, 2018
Perseid Meteor Shower 2018
The Perseids – Perseid Meteor Shower 2018 is visible late July and through August. Maximum Perseid meteor activity is on and around 11/12/13 August. The Perseids are one of the most prolific and best-known meteor showers.
In 2018 there is no Moon present during the peak of the meteor shower. Consequently even more meteors will be visible due to dark skies! We will have perfect viewing conditions compared to other years if skies stay clear. Don’t miss natures firework display!
Prepare yourself for this coming cosmic spectacle and how to enjoy your #meteorwatch.
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by VirtualAstro | Aug 7, 2017
The Perseid Meteor Shower 2017
The Perseid Meteor Shower Image Credit :- Astronomy Picture of the Day
The Perseids are one of the most prolific and best-known of the meteor showers and the Perseid Meteor Shower can be seen in late July and through August each year, with the maximum Perseid meteor activity on or around 11/12/13 August.
In 2017 the Perseids will be most active with a 75% illuminated Moon present later in the evening and before dawn. DO NOT LET THIS PUT YOU OFF LOOKING! The Perseids are famous for their bright meteors and fireballs. If you can see stars in the sky, you will see meteors. Only the faint ones will get drowned out by the Moon.
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by VirtualAstro | Aug 11, 2016
The Perseid Meteor Shower 2016
The Perseid Meteor Shower Image Credit :- Astronomy Picture of the Day
The Perseids are one of the most prolific and best-known of the meteor showers and the Perseid Meteor Shower can be seen in late July and through August each year, with the maximum Perseid meteor activity on or around 11/12/13 August. 2016 could see an outburst of meteors of approximately 200 per hour! (more…)
by VirtualAstro | Aug 1, 2014
Night Sky Guide August 2014
Tonight’s Sky August 2014 Your guide to constellations, deep-sky objects, planets and events, Highlights of the August Sky
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by VirtualAstro | Aug 1, 2014
The Perseid Meteor Shower 2014
The Perseid Meteor Shower Image Credit :- Astronomy Picture of the Day
The Perseids are one of the most prolific and best-known of the meteor showers and the Perseid Meteor Shower can be seen in late July and through August each year, with the maximum Perseid meteor activity on or around 12/13 August. (more…)
by VirtualAstro | Aug 8, 2013
Perseid Meteorwatch – Saturday 10th to Monday 12th of August 2013
Artists Illustration of perseid Meteors Credit: Meteorwatch
The Perseid meteorwatch 2013
The Perseid meteorwatch 2013 starts on Saturday 10th and runs each evening until Monday 12th of August 2013 @VirtualAstro with the help of many more people, will be holding a Twitter #Meteorwatch for the Perseid Meteor Shower.
Everyone is welcome to join in, whether they are an astronomer, have a slight interest in the night sky or have a passing interest and just wonder?
The Perseids are the highlight of the astronomical calendar and a must see! They are ideal for those who want to see a meteor/ shooting star for the first time.
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