Washington Post
Thanks to a new moon — which translates into a darker sky — enjoy the Lyrid meteor shower on the night (around midnight) of April 21/22, according to the International Meteor Organization (imo.net). Estimates range from 20 to 90 meteors an hour at ...
Bad Science on Denver News: Mystery Light a Satellite, Weather Balloon ...
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By LBG1 Was the mystery light in the sky over Denver's Highland Ranch a UFO, weather balloon, helicopter, meteorite, or, a satellite; the multiple 'guesses' thrown out by Denver's NBC 9 news anchors who aired videotape of a mystery light over Denver ...
April Meteor Showers + More
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A new moon this year means that the Lyrids meteor showers may be easier to see than usual. April brings not only showers closer to the ground, but two astronomical events: the April Lyrids meteor showers, and a holiday that has its timing embedded in...
Meteor Activity Outlook for March 24-30, 2012 | American Meteor ...
This weekend the waxing crescent moon will only be visible during the early evening hours and will not interfere with meteor observations. The estimated total ...
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Mysterious Light and Meteor in the Sky Over Colorado -- High ...
Highlands Ranch - Suha and Mike Owens took video Wednesday night from their home in Highlands Ranch. It shows a light in the sky that appears to change ...
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Jupiter May Help Supercharge Meteor Shower from Halley's Comet- Science News. Visit Dev Shed to discuss Jupiter May Help Supercharge Meteor Shower ...
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April skywatch: Mars shines brightly; Lyrid meteor shower
Arizona Republic
Astronomers expect the annual Lyrid meteor shower to reach its peak between 10 pm and midnight on Saturday, April 21, although it's likely that you can spot some Lyrids until dawn Sunday, April 22. The Lyrids appear to radiate out of the constellation ...
Getting a Handle on How Much Cosmic Dust Hits Earth
Universe Today Fri, 30 Mar 2012 13:36 PM PDT
Does Earth have a dust build-up problem? Estimates vary of how much cosmic dust and meteorites enter Earthâs atmosphere each day, but range anywhere from 5 to 300 metric tons, with estimates made from satellite data and extrapolations of meteorite falls. Thing is, no one really knows for sure and so far there hasnât been [...]
Must-See Skywatching Events for April 2012
Space.com
by Geoff Gaherty, Starry Night Education In April 2012, the brilliant planet Venus will shine at its brightest for the year and the Lyrid meteor shower will light up the night sky. But these are just a couple of the must-see skywatching events in the ...
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April skywatch: Mars shines brightly; Lyrid meteor shower
Arizona Republic
Astronomers expect the annual Lyrid meteor shower to reach its peak between 10 pm and midnight on Saturday, April 21, although it's likely that you can spot some Lyrids until dawn Sunday, April 22. The Lyrids appear to radiate out of the constellation ...
Getting a Handle on How Much Cosmic Dust Hits Earth
Universe Today Fri, 30 Mar 2012 13:36 PM PDT
Does Earth have a dust build-up problem? Estimates vary of how much cosmic dust and meteorites enter Earthâs atmosphere each day, but range anywhere from 5 to 300 metric tons, with estimates made from satellite data and extrapolations of meteorite falls. Thing is, no one really knows for sure and so far there hasnât been [...]
Must-See Skywatching Events for April 2012
Space.com
by Geoff Gaherty, Starry Night Education In April 2012, the brilliant planet Venus will shine at its brightest for the year and the Lyrid meteor shower will light up the night sky. But these are just a couple of the must-see skywatching events in the ...
