05 October 2017

Breaking News- Yunnan, China Superbolide Meteorites Likely 04OCT2017 w/Video

Breaking News- Dali, Yunnan, China Super Bolide 04OCT2017 w/Video
Meteorites Likely- MeteorRats Scramble!
2-4 meter superbolide just fell over southern China!
Updates pending!

Dali,Yunnan, China Super Bolide 20:08 Local 04OCT2017
Meteorites Likely- MeteorRats Scramble! 


Yunnan Bolide Event 12:07:05 UTC
99.4 deg LAT / 28.1 deg LON
0.54 kt energy release
37 km above ground detonation
Source: CNEOS/NASA

Slide Show of Bolide-
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Videos-
http://s.weibo.com/weibo/%25E9%259B%25B2%25E5%258D%2597%25E6%25B5%2581%25E6%2598%259F?topnav=1&wvr=6&b=1
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From MPML (Minor Planets Mailing List)
Looks like the new CNEOS page has kept much more up to date- just 7 hours ago a bolide traveling 14.6 km/s fell over the northern parts of China's Yunnan province, near the northern border of Myanmar!

They estimate a radiated energy around 192 gigajoules, the making it the most energetic "impact" in several months after the 2017/06/20 event, and the most energetic "impact" over land in over a year since the 2016/06/27 event over Mauritania!

It's the middle of the night in China, so unsurprisingly I haven't been able to find any photos or new sources on it, but expect the news to catch on in a few hours! This is the largest impact over china since the 2000/12/15 event, and will definitely merit attention in one way or another.
~Sam Dean / MPML

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The event occurs at about 8 pm local time, and because it was a holiday in China (mid-autumn day of which there is a tradition of moon-gazing) there are a lot of witnesses. There are also reports about ground shaking after the flash.
  Unfortunately the area is quite mountainous, so meteorite search would be difficult.
Cheers, Yeh, Quan-Zhi / MPML

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13 August 2017

The Perseids Have Begun in Hawley, TX 10/11AUG2017

The Perseids Have Begun in Hawley, TX 10/11AUG2017
Perseids Meteor Shower composite photo from the night of 10/11AUG2017
The camera is pointed towards the North/East sky.
by Kevin Palivec, Hawley, Texas Allsky

(Click on Image to Enlarge)
Perseids Meteors Composite from night of 10/11AUG2017
photo by Kevin Palivec, Hawley, Texas Allsky
(c) 2017 Kevin Palivec, All Rights Reserved

Thank you Kevin! awaiting the final composite!  Dark skies!

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11 August 2017

The Latest Worldwide Meteor/Meteorite News 12AUG2017

Aug. 10 (UPI) -- An asteroid measuring between 49 and 98 feet wide will pass within a few thousand miles of Earth on Oct. 12, according to NASA scientists. Asteroid 2012 TC4 will pass inside the moon's orbit around Earth, flying at an altitude of approximately 27,000 miles. The asteroid is currently flying at a speed of 30,000 mph....

Perseid Meteor Shower in space
SETI Institute
This coming weekend, 12th-13th of August, is a great opportunity to enjoy the Perseid meteor shower because the light from the Moon will not disturb ...

Observing the Perseid Meteor Shower
SEA Homeschoolers
To understand why there are bright streaks of light during a meteor shower, imagine walking on a very windy day into an area with a lot of loose dirt.

Best time to catch this weekend's meteor shower
KRDO
COLORADO SPRINGS - For all you stargazers, a meteor shower is set to light up the sky this weekend. While the weather is a concern, if you get ...

Everything you need to know about the Perseid Meteor Shower over Cornwall this weekend
Cornwall Live
The spectacular Perseid Meteor Shower is due to come to its peak this weekend, gracing our skies with up to 80 shooting stars every hour. The annual ...

Meteor shot at 1:4 speed, near Churchill, Manitoba, August 9, 2017
YouTube
An early Perseid? The Aurora also was on display this night. The camera is hosted and maintained by the Northern Studies Centre, Churchill, ...

Perseid Meteor Shower & Total/Partial Solar Eclipse
International Dark-Sky Association
The Perseid Meteor Shower will peak this weekend, followed next week by a total solar eclipse, which will be visible across the United States as well ...

There Will Be A Huge Meteor Shower Visible From Manchester This Weekend
Lovin Manchester
One of the most stunning events in the stargazer's calendar is set to take over Manchester skies this very weekend. The annual Perseid meteor shower ...

Naked-Eye Delight: Perseid Meteor Shower This Weekend
Astro Bob - AreaVoices
To whet your appetite for the upcoming eclipse, nature has an opening act performing this weekend. It's the annual Perseid meteor shower, a pleasant ...

Perseid meteor shower peaks this weekend, seek clear skies and dark area
My Connection - Cox Communications
There is another celestial show, and this one is going on right now. The Perseid meteor shower st.

METEOR SHOWER COMING AUGUST 12TH
CentralMoInfo
While many people will be looking to the heavens August 21st during the eclipse, a Central Methodist University Professor says you don't want to ...

Perseid meteor shower 'warm-up act' for this month's eclipse
Las Vegas Sun
Perseid meteor shower 'warm-up act' for this month's eclipse. ...

Perseid meteor shower is near peak. Here's where to go to watch
Los Angeles Times
The Perseid meteor shower will peak in the early hours Friday and Saturday, but don't expect to easily see them from your backyard if you live in ...

Meteor shower expected on Saturday and Sunday
Jordan Times
AMMAN — The Kingdom will witness the “largest and most intense meteor showers of the year” on Saturday and Sunday, with more than 120 meteors ...

Meteor spectacle to brighten Dubai sky this weekend
Sheen Services
Bit it will certainly not be the "brightest in human history". This weekend, make sure to crane your necks upward to the night sky, as a Perseid Meteor...

The six best spots to watch the Perseid meteor shower
The Star Online
PETALING JAYA: The annual Perseid meteor shower can be seen almost everywhere in the country, as long as the location is dark. The peak time to ...

Stunning Perseid meteor shower is at its peak this weekend — don't miss it!
The Tribune
The Perseid meteor shower, considered to be one of the most popular shooting star displays of the year, will be at its peak Saturday, August 12, 2017....

Will you be able to see one of biggest meteor showers of the year?
Wichita Eagle
Cloud cover in the Wichita area and the moon's light could drown out the Perseids meteor shower.

Perseid Meteor Shower
1420 WBSM
The exciting news is the peak of the Perseid Meteor Shower is coming Friday and Saturday, August 12th and 13th. Unfortunately, that old devil moon ...

Meteor shower blues
Huerfano World Journal
by William J. Bechaver EARTH — This weekend, the Perseid meteor shower peaks on Friday night into Saturday morning. The Perseids are generally ...

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The Latest Worldwide Meteor/Meteorite News 11AUG2017

Perseids meteor shower: What you need to know
RT
Given the sheer scale of the show taking place overhead, stargazers will likely have pains in their necks by the end of the annual Perseids meteor ...

Perseid Meteor Shower 2017: How To Watch Without Saturday's Bright Moon Spoiling Your View
Newsweek
For anyone planning to watch the Perseid meteor shower this weekend, the forecast holds some bad news. Rumors have been flying around online ...

Perseid meteor shower 'warm-up act' for this month's eclipse
ABC News
FILE - This Friday, Aug. 12, 2016 file photo made with a long exposure shows streaks in the sky during a Perseid meteor shower, seen behind crosses ...

Perseid Meteor Shower: Day, time to see shooting stars; Why it won't be 'biggest in history'
AL.com
A meteor streaks across the sky during the annual Perseid meteor shower in August 2015 in Spruce Knob, West Virginia. (Contributed photo/NASA/Bill ...

Perseid meteor shower 2017
Birmingham Mail
Harlan Thomas sent in this image of a shooting star from the Perseids meteor shower alongside the green glow of the Northern Lights in Calgary in ...

Perseid Meteor Shower 2017 May Be Hard To See Near Houston
Patch.com
HOUSTON, TX — The bright lights of the Houston's downtown skyline may serve as a dimmer for the spectacular annual Perseid meteor shower that is ...

Perseid meteor shower 2017: Where, when, and how to watch the spectacle of shooting stars
Dublin Live
If you're a fan of stargazing, you might want to keep your schedule clear this weekend, when one of the most amazing meteor showers of the year will ...

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10 August 2017

The Latest Worldwide Meteor/Meteorite News 10AUG2017

Exploring Beyond the Planets: Understanding Asteroids
Audience: Educators of Grades 5-12
Event Date: Aug. 16, 2017, at 6:30 p.m. EDT
Contact: john.f.weis@nasa.gov
Join the NASA STEM Educator Professional Development Collaborative at Texas State University for free 60-minute webinar to learn about asteroids and discuss NASA resources for studying these indicators of our solar system’s history. Specific applications of these activities will be discussed. This webinar addresses the Next Generation Science Standard ESS1. Online registration required.

Meteor Over Southern California Viewed From Los Angeles - Aug 5, 2017
YouTube
AMS Event 2579 2017 Meteor streaks over California. Video from Southeast facing Nest Cam August 5, 2017 10:01PM 31 seconds.

Central Florida meteor
YouTube
Caught this meteor over Florida i am using 3 Axis 1435-E IP cameras this was the East camera the frame is centered at 125 degrees Credit:Joseph ...

Tracking Meteor Trails to Study the Mesosphere
Eos
Now, however, researchers have achieved the first on-the-ground measurement of mesospheric wind fields, using radar that detects falling meteor ...

Moon to spoil meteor show: astronomers
Phys.Org
A bright Moon will outshine the annual Perseids meteor shower, which will peak Saturday with only a fifth the usual number of shooting stars visible to ...

Perseid meteor shower 2017: Best times, where to see it, weather forecast and everything you ...
Liverpool Echo
The Perseid Meteor Shower is one of the most famous meteor showers in the world and is known for producing a high amount of bright meteors.

Perseid meteor shower to fall short of Facebook hype
Albuquerque Journal
AP FILE PHOTO ILLUSTRATION This 2011 photo illustration shows a group watching the night sky for a view of the Perseid meteor shower, a regular ...

Perseid meteor shower 2017: online observation - 12 Aug. 2017
The Virtual Telescope Project 2.0
See the Perseid Meteor Shower 2017 live, online, from the comfort of your home. On 12 Aug. 2017 join the Virtual Telescope team!

Dubai sky to glow with hundreds of meteors this weekend
Khaleej Times
This could well be the month of celestial spectacles in the UAE. After the partial lunar eclipse, it's now time to witness the Perseid meteor shower.

Meteor spectacle to brighten Dubai sky this weekend
Khaleej Times
This weekend, make sure to crane your necks upward to the night sky, as a Perseid Meteor Shower may well be visible from the skies of Dubai.

Meteor shower viewing party planned for Aug. 12
Quad City Times
The Quad-Cities Astronomical Society and the Pleasant Valley High School Astronomy Club will co-host a meteor shower viewing party at the high ...

Perseid Meteor Shower To Dazzle Metro Vancouver With Astral Display
604 Now (blog)
In less than a week's time, Vancouverites are privy to a magical show in the sky. During the Perseid meteor shower you can expect to see between fifty ...

Meteor Showers in 2017 That Will Light Up Night Skies
New York Times
If you spot a meteor shower, what you're really seeing is the leftovers of icy comets crashing into Earth's atmosphere. Comets are sort of like dirty ...

There's An Incredible Meteor Shower Happening This Week And Utah Has A Front Row Seat
Only In Your State
You don't want to miss the Perseid Meteor Shower on August 11th, 12th and 13th of 2017. Utah has nine International Dark Sky Parks to view it.

South Dakota Perseid Meteor Shower 2017
Only In Your State
The Perseid Meteor Shower will be visible this weekend, and you're not going to want to miss it! To best view it, visit Badlands National Park.

Perseid meteor shower focus of Fort Klamath event
Herald and News
FORT KLAMATH — A free star party, which will be held on Saturday at the Fort Klamath Museum, will focus on the Perseid meteor shower, according ...

Time for a Perseids meteor shower - The Malaysian Insight

Mass Audubon to host meteor shower viewing
The Milton Scene
August 12 is the night of peak meteor activity. Sunset is at 7:49 p.m. The constellation Perseus is in the northeastern sky; the moon rises at 10:39 p.m. ...

Eye on the Sky for Meteor Showers
Passport to Texas
The Perseid meteor shower peaks mid-August. Enchanted Rock SNA will host a star festival August 12-13 to celebrate. It is a recognized Dark Sky ...

Storm, moon could hamper Perseid meteor shower viewing in Michigan
Detroit Free Press
Cloudy skies, chance of storm, and a close-to-full moon conspire to make it all the more difficult to view the Perseid meteor shower this week.

Events in 2017 2637-2017 KML
Fireball event
Events in 2017 2637-2017 KML. IMO received one report about a fireball seen over Rhode Island on Thursday, August 10th 2017 around 00:40 UT.

AMS event #2610-2017
YouTube
This video has been uploaded on the American Meteor Society Website. AMS Event: 2610-2017, Report (2610n-2017) Credit:J. Gresham.

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09 August 2017

The Latest Worldwide Meteor/Meteorite News 09AUG2017

Eye to the sky: Stargazer says moon could hamper view of Perseid meteor shower in Alberta
CBC.ca
Stargazers hoping to get a good view of the annual Perseid meteor shower in Alberta this weekend may be stymied by another well-known object in ...

Perseid Meteor Shower To Produce 150 Meteors Per Hour On August 12, 2017
Brevard Times
Cooke thinks the Perseids are rich in fireballs because of the size of the parent comet. Comet Swift-Tuttle has a huge nucleus - about 26 km in ...

Perseid Meteor Shower 2017: How, When and Where to Watch the Year's Best Cosmic Light Show
Newsweek
The Perseid meteor shower, one of the best shooting star displays of the year, is set to peak on August 12. It is expected to produce up to 150 meteors ...

Perseid Meteor Shower Peaks This Weekend
CBS Boston / WBZ
The yearly Perseid Meteor Shower always occurs in the middle of summer when the earth passes through the dust of the Comet Swift-Tuttle. Typically ...

The eclipse is coming, but there's a different reason to watch the skies this week
Columbus Ledger-Enquirer
But why wait until then to see something interesting in the sky? The Perseid Meteor Shower is happening right now, and is expected to peak later this ...

Perseid meteor shower to peak over Toronto this weekend
Daily Hive
The Perseid meteor shower may be three weeks long, but it's set to peak over Toronto this weekend with one of the best meteor viewings this year.

Summer Astronomy Night at the Beach Features Perseid Meteor Shower Aug. 12
Wallops Island
Kim Check, the NASA Visitor Center manager, said, “The Perseid meteor shower is created when the Earth passes through the remnants of the comet ...

Meteor Shower Party – Fort Klamath Museum
My Basin
Meteor Shower. 2017/08/08. A mid-summer star party is scheduled for Saturday, August 12th, at the Fort Klamath Museum. Gates will open at 8PM, ...

Events in 2017 2617-2017 KML
Fireball event
Events in 2017 2617-2017 KML. IMO received one report about a fireball seen over Rio de Janeiro on Tuesday, August 8th 2017 around 20:50 UT.

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08 August 2017

The Latest Worldwide Meteor/Meteorite News 08AUG2017

Perseid meteor shower 2017
Mirror
The best time and place to view the meteor shower which could deliver up to 80 shooting stars an hour.

Perseid meteor shower 2017
Royal Museums Greenwich
What is it, when is it and where can I see Perseid Meteor shower this year? Astronomer Tom Kerrs tell you how you can see this meteoric marvel.

Will the moon make the Perseid Meteor Shower a bust? When and how to see it
PennLive.com
The Perseid Meteor Shower - annually one of the brightest shows of shooting stars - will hit its peak at 1 p.m. Saturday, August 12. Many years that ...

Countdown to Heartland Eclipse: Perseid Meteor Shower
KFVS
The Perseid meteor shower can producer up to 100 meteors - also known as shooting stars - an hour in the night sky. The evening of August 12 will be ...

Perseid meteor shower 2017
Gloucestershire Live
People will be able to clearly see the meteor shower with the naked eye, so there's no need to rush out and buy an expensive telescope to enjoy it.

Perseids Return During Waning Moon: Best Viewing Tips
Warwick Post
A still from a NASA.gov detailing research that marks the Perseid Meteor Shower as the “fireball champion” of annual meteor showers. The Perseid ...

Stargazing: Orion and the Perseid Meteor Shower
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
We are now at the peak of the Perseid meteor shower, one of the year's best. The shower is named after the constellation the meteors appear to flow ...

Meteor shower nears its peak
Sublette Examiner
Due to the brightness of the moon, estimates for what will be visible this year run between 40 to 50 meteors per hour, according to NASA meteor expert ...

The stunning Perseid meteor shower will light up the skies above Bristol this weekend
Bristol Post
Amateur and professional stargazers alike are in for a treat this weekend as the annual Perseid meteor shower fills the skies above Bristol with a ...

Perseid meteor shower 2017: Where and how to watch shooting stars live online
International Business Times, Singapore Edition
There is good news for stargazers! The annual Perseid meteor shower is already upon us and is set to peak this week. The Perseids meteor shower, ...

Perseid meteor show to peak this weekend
The West Australian
The Perseid meteor shower will peak between August 11 and 13 this year, with the best viewing times around midnight in order to avoid light from the ...
Weekend meteor shower to follow tonight's lunar eclipse
NewsInCyprus
Perseids meteor showers have been occurring in July and August already, but a maximum visibility is expected in Cyprus from Saturday at 5pm until ...

Carlsbad Caverns to host meteor shower event
KRQE News 13
Officials say the Perseid Meteor Shower is the most observed shower. They say it's possible to see about 80 meteors in an hour. This Saturday, the Bat ...

Meteor Astronomy at Turner Farm
Visit Fairfax
This class covers basic meteor astronomy including what meteors are, their origins, best time to view, fireball reporting, visual and video observing ...

Perseid Meteor Festival This Weekend
Kopernik Observatory & Science Center
Intermission Ltd, Lunar Lounge and the Kopernik Observatory Present. THE PERSEID METEOR FESTIVAL. A Benefit for the Kopernik Observatory ...

Perseid Meteor Shower
Town Planner
On Saturday August 12 the Calumet Astronomy will be hosting at event starting at 9:30 pm to watch the Perseid Meteor Shower. This evening will be ...

Forget the eclipse. There's a big show in the sky this week
Dayton Daily News
A Perseid meteor streaks across the sky over the community of Cold Creek on August 12, 2015 in the Spring Mountains National Recreation Area, ...

Stay Up Late, Camp Out & Watch the Perseid Meteor Showers at Park District Programs
Cool Cleveland
But to tide you over in the meantime, there's a Perseid Meteor Shower coming up! It involves a stream of debris from a comet that is most visible each ...

You can watch the Perseid meteor shower from a Lake Winnipesaukee cruise
Granite Geek - Concord Monitor
From The McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center: The Perseid Meteor Showers return this weekend, starting Friday (Aug. 11). The waning moon will ...

Celebrate Perseid Meteor Shower At Valles Caldera
Los Alamos Daily Post
JEMEZ SPRINGS – The Valles Caldera National Preserve will celebrate the height of the Perseid meteor shower with a star party Saturday, Aug. 12.

Join the Museum of Natural History for a meteor shower - Luxemburger Wort - English Edition

Perseids Meteor Shower 2017
astronomycyprus.eu
Perseids Meteor Shower 2017. FREE ENTRANCE - FREE LECTURE – LIVE MUSIC WITH YURI MELIKOV. PROGRAM. TIME. EVENT. 19:37.

AMS event #2610-2017
YouTube
This video has been uploaded on the American Meteor Society Website. AMS Event: 2610-2017, Report (2610i-2017) Credit:D. Free

Events in 2017 2605-2017 KML
Fireball event

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07 August 2017

The Latest Worldwide Meteor/Meteorite News 07AUG2017

This exfoliating scrub is made from actual meteorites
Cosmopolitan
The BLAQ Meteor Shower Scrub will set you back $24.95 from Blaq.co. You better get in quick – this other-wordly glow is limited edition. NOT a good idea to be putting Nickle containing meteorite on your face!

Perseid meteor shower: When, where and how to watch shooting stars dazzle the sky
Daily Star
Perseid meteor shower: When, where and how to watch shooting stars ... A Perseid meteor enters the skyline above Glastonbury Tor in Somerset.

Don't miss the biggest meteor shower of the year - the Perseids, August 11-13
Stripes Europe - Stars and Stripes
Make the most of summer's final heat-soaked nights and catch the Perseids meteor shower. The Perseids are widely considered the best, brightest ...

Weekend meteor shower to follow tonight's lunar eclipse
Cyprus Mail
Perseids meteor showers have been occurring in July and August already, but a maximum visibility is expected in Cyprus from Saturday at 5pm until ...

The Perseid meteor shower: What it is and how to see it
The National
IN the next few days leading up to its peak on August 12, the Perseid meteor shower will make its annual appearance in the skies above Scotland.

Perseid meteor shower peaks this week
KVOA Tucson News
TUCSON - Often referred to as one of the best meteor showers of the year, the Perseids peaks later this week. Despite what you may have seen on ...

11th Annual Perseid Meteor Stargaze, Indiana Dunes State Park
IN.gov
Join us for our annual shooting star event! Up to 50-100 shooting stars an hour can be seen. Well have special constellation talks and deep sky ...

Our Towns Calendar: 8/7
Toledo Blade
Stay for a nighttime sky filled with the Perseid Meteor Shower. Enjoy the light show until 12:30 a.m. Campfires, snacks, beverages, and a naturalist ...

ESA SSA-NEO Coordination Centre monthly newsletter - August
The ESA SSA-NEO Coordination Centre has released the August newsletter summarising the most relevant data and events on asteroids and comets approaching the orbit of the Earth.
Please, feel free to forward it to potentially interested people.
To subscribe to the service, please fill in the form on page http://neo.ssa.esa.int/subscribe-to-services

Event 2592-2017
Fireball event
ID, UT Date & Time, Local Date & Time, City, State, Dur. Magn. D. Sound, C. Sound, Frag. Observer, Exp. a, 2017-08-06 09:24 UT, 2017-08-06 05:24 ...

Event 2590-2017
Fireball event
Events in 2017 2590-2017 KML. IMO received 3 reports about a fireball seen over MA, New Jersey and NJ on Sunday, August 6th 2017 around 02:11 ...

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New Mexico Fireball Meteor 07AUG2017

New Mexico Fireball Meteor 20:52 MST 07AUG2017

"I just witnessed a massive fireball under full moon conditions a few minutes ago. It was at a 40 or 45 degree elevation and directly south of the intersection of New Mexico Hwy 528/Pat D'Arco Highway and Kim Rd. Almost Venus-bright point that grew in intensity and finally flashed steadily at the end, with terminal fragmentation very visible. Duration was about two and a half seconds, time of event was 8:52 pm Mountain Standard time. Direction of flight was north to south with an apparent steep angle. I am checking the Sandia Labs all-sky network to back up my report, since it was so recent and happened too fast to take a picture since I was driving. No clouds and as far as I know there was not supposed to be any wind for any where in the south-central part of the state tonight where I witnessed this event. Hopefully something turns up from this one, it was spectacular to see.
God bless!"
Reported by Jansen Lyons

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06 August 2017

The Latest Worldwide Meteor/Meteorite News 06AUG2017

Meteor fireball fragments over southern France
Sott
The American Meteor Society (AMS) has received over 175 reports about a meteor fireball seen over southern France (Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, ...

Milky Way and Exploding Meteor (2017 Aug 06)
Starship Asterisk - APOD
Explanation: Next weekend the Perseid Meteor Shower reaches its maximum. Grains of icy rock will streak across the sky as they evaporate during ...

What did the orbit of the Chelyabinsk meteor look like before it entered the Earth's atmosphere?
Quora
The orbit of the Chelyabinsk meteor has been reconstructed by two researchers in 2013. A video shows that its orbit was situated between Earth and Mars.

Perseid meteor shower coming soon to a sky near you
MSN.com
The best summertime meteor shower — the Perseids — will be coming to a sky near you next week, weather permitting. Despite wild media reports ...

Shooting stars: Perseid meteor shower to sparkle over Scotland
STV News
The annual Perseid meteor shower is set to reach its peak over Scotland this month, giving amateur stargazers a potentially dazzling celestial show.

A real treat for stargazes later this week as annual Perseid meteor shower is set to illuminate Irish ...
http://theliberal.ie/ (press release) (blog)
Attention stargazers Irish skies are set to be illuminated later this week as a spectacular meteor shower is expected to grace the night's sky.

First time in 99 years: US total solar eclipse on 21 August excites scientists
The Guardian
Nasa's meteor guru, Bill Cooke, was in Washington state for that one in 1979. This time, he's headed to his sister's farm in eastern Tennessee. “It is the ...

Six must-watch celestial events you shouldn't miss this August
The Indian Express
The month of August will see some spectacular celestial shows. Right from meteor showers to the once-in-lifetime total solar eclipse, it is going to be ...

Coming up: Aug. 6 and later
GoErie.com
Perseid Meteor Paddle: Saturday, Aug. 12, 9 p.m.; Pymatuning State Park, Jamestown; bring your own kayak and head lamp for evening paddle in ...

When where and how to see the annual Perseid Meteor Shower
KamloopsBCNow
The annual Perseid Meteor Shower will take place on Saturday, August 12th, at the Dominion Radio Astrophysical Observatory (DRAO) in Kaleden.

When where and how to see the annual Perseid Meteor Shower
KamloopsBCNow
The annual Perseid Meteor Shower will take place on Saturday, August 12th, at the Dominion Radio Astrophysical Observatory (DRAO) in Kaleden.

Warren Dunes To Host Meteor Viewing Party Next Week
98.3 The Coast
The events are held every year to watch the Perseid meteor shower. Proos says it's one of the best shooting star shows you can see. Warren Dunes ...

Meteor Crater 2017 Eclipse Viewing Party
Eventbrite
Meteor Crater will be hosting a 2017 Eclipse Viewing Party on August 21, 2017. The partial eclipse will begin at 9:15 am (Arizona time); Maximum at ...

Perseid Meteor Shower
Emera Astronomy Center
In cooperation with the Hirundo Wildlife Refuge, we will be hosting a meteor viewing star party at the Maynard F. Jordan Observatory, located just ...

Perseids Meteor Watch
DCNR Calendar of Events
It's that time of year when the Perseids Meteor Shower puts on its annual show. Join Eric Steinbring for watching the sky for shooting stars and ...

PERSEIDS METEOR SHOWER 2017
Al Sadeem Astronomy
On the evening of 12th of August 12 until dawn of August 13, there will be an annual event that will light up the sky, Perseid Meteor Shower. According ...
Night Sky Photography Workshop Featuring the Geminid MeteorShower on Dec. 13, 2017!
Eventbrite
Night Sky Photography Workshop. in Banff National Park Featuring: The Geminid Meteor Shower. Aurora over Mount Astley, Banff National Park.

Meteor Activity Outlook for August 5 – 11, 2017
International Meteor Organization
This is the worst time to try and view meteor activity this month as the bright moon will obscure all but the brighter meteors. The estimated total hourly ...

2017 The FOURTH Year of "CERTAIN Uncertainty" ™ / Meteors, Asteroids, Comets, and MORE!!

05 August 2017

The Latest Worldwide Meteor/Meteorite News 05AUG2017

This Week's Sky at a Glance, August 4 – 12
Sky & Telescope
The Perseid meteor shower should be at its maximum late tonight and late tomorrow night. The nearly last-quarter Moon will light the sky late at night.

Perseid Meteor Shower Coming Soon to a Sky Near You
WLTX.com
Despite wild media reports about it being the brightest meteor shower in human history, NASA said "no such thing is going to happen.".

Perseid meteor shower won't be 'the brightest meteor shower in human history'
KPNX 12 News TV
The Perseid meteor shower lights up the sky every year when Earth passes through the cloud of debris left by the Comet Swift-Tuttle. Like last year ...

Solar eclipse and meteor shower just two of many astronomical events to be seen in August
Globalnews.ca
The head of an astronomical observatory in Toronto says a solar eclipse and a meteor shower are just a couple of astronomical episodes you can ...

When are the best times to see the Perseid Meteor Shower 2017?
Stoke Sentinel
If you haven't seen it yet then there is still time to view the Perseidmeteor shower. The Perseids, which happen when the Earth ploughs through debris ...

Science Perseid meteor shower coming soon to a sky near you Perseid meteor shower coming soon
USA Today
The best summertime meteor shower — the Perseids — will be coming to a sky near you next week, weather permitting.

How to see the lunar eclipse, meteor showers and solar eclipse in the skies above Somerset this ...
Somerset Live
There will be five outstanding events that can be witnessed with the naked eye, with two eclipses and a meteor shower that will send up to 60 shooting ...

6 Not-So-Far-Out Spots to Catch Some Extra-Terrestrial Fireworks
LA Magazine (blog)
The most impressive meteor shower of the year, the Perseids, is underway and runs through August 24, but the peak of the show will be August 12, ...

Meteor shower spectacle in Colwood at Fort Rodd Hill
Goldstream News Gazette (registration)
This event combines the potential to witness a meteor shower under ideal conditions with an opportunity to sleep beneath the stars in Colwood.

Colebrook Historical Society to host 'The Night Sky'
Torrington Register Citizen
12 at 9 p.m. On this night, the Perseid Meteor Shower will be at its height. The CHS invites guests of all ages to gather at the Rock School for a ringside ...

Perseid Meteor Shower Campout
Visit Omaha
The Perseid Meteor Shower is one of the brighter meteor showers of the year. Imagine viewing around 40 meteors per hour! Join us on an overnight ...

State Lakes set to host Outer Space Night Aug. 11
Fremont Tribune
“We have the total solar eclipse coming up right around the corner on August 21, and we also have the Perseid Meteor Shower, and I just thought it ...

Perseids Meteor Shower Viewing
Main Line Parent
Join us at one of the darkest places around to watch this annual event as meteors light up the evening sky. Meet at the Hawk Watch parking lot to view ...

Perseid Meteor Shower Viewing Night, August 12, 2017Hamilton Amateur Astronomers
Hamilton Amateur Astronomers
Watch the Perseids meteor shower with the Hamilton Amateur Astronomers at the Binbrook Conservation Area from 8 to 11 p.m. on Friday August 12.

Enjoy 'Meteors & S'mores' at state parks during Perseid meteor shower
Petoskey News-Review
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites visitors and campers to catch a view of the Perseid meteor shower during "Meteors ...

Perseids Meteor Party
Ontario Travel
Our Perseids Meteor Party is dedicated to the Perseid Meteor shower that happens every year around August 12th. This party will include astronomy ...

Delta Aquarids Meteor Shower Watch
Georgia State Parks
Meet up with the nocturnal rangers to view the 10-20 meteors per hour. Bring a comfy chair, snacks, drinks and binoculars although you can see with ...

Perseids Meteor Shower
DCNR Calendar of Events
View the night sky in the early morning hours featuring the Perseids Meteor Shower from a unique location - The Kinzua Bridge! This will be held ...

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04 August 2017

The Latest Worldwide Meteor/Meteorite News 04AUG2017

Fireball Seen Across Northwest Skies Saturday
Nisqually Valley News
The American Meteor Society, founded in 1911, received 660 reports by Monday, July 30 about a fireball event seen above the state of Washington ...

Fireball Seen Across Northwest Skies Saturday
Nisqually Valley News
Photographer Mocha Charlie captured this photograph while at Chinook Pass of a fireball that was seen by spectators of Yelm's UFO Fest and other ...

What was that fireball in the sky Saturday night?
The Daily World
According to the American Meteor Society, there have been 751 reports of the event so far, primarily from Western Washington, but spreading as far ...

What was that fireball in the sky Saturday night?
The Daily World
... told inverse.com that the fireball was caused by either a meteor entering the Earth's atmosphere at a very low angle, allowing it to cross ...

NASA drill for the end of the world?
Standard Republic (press release) (blog)
A meteor streaked across the sky of Russia's Ural Mountains on Feb. 15, 2013. It injured over 1,000 people and damaged thousands of buildings, ...

Perseid Meteor Shower 2017
Vatican Observatory Foundation
The Perseid meteor shower is a very popular annual event, with Perseid parties being held around the globe each year. Best seen from the northern ...

The Greatest Meteor Show of All Time
NASA Blogs
In this 30 second exposure, a meteor streaks across the sky during the annual Perseid meteor shower Thursday, Aug. 13, 2015, in Spruce Knob, West ...

Meteor shower set to light up British sky next week
Lancashire Evening Post
This year's Perseid meteor shower will be the debris from the tail of Comet Swift-Tuttle and will give stargazers a glimpse of around 100 meteors, ...

Perseid meteor shower 2017: How to see spectacular shooting stars
Hull Daily Mail
The Perseid meteor shower is one of the most spectacular celestial events of the year and can see 100 shooting stars in the skies every hour.

Cyprus awaits Perseid meteor shower
Cyprus Weekly
A meteor shower is set to light up the Cyprus night sky on August 12, according to the Cyprus Astronomical Society (ASTREK). The Perseid Meteor ...

5 incredible stargazing spots in California's Eastern Sierra
The Mercury News
... astronomers and photographers gather to gaze at the stars and watch meteor showers, such as the Perseid shower, which will fill the night sky Aug. 12

This is the best place to go if you really want to see the Perseid meteor shower
InfoTel News Ltd
KALEDEN - The Perseid meteor shower is going to light up the night sky next weekend, Aug. 12 and the best chance to see it is in the South ...

Meteors and S'mores event set for Lakeport State Park
Port Huron Times Herald
Residents are invited to watch the Perseid meteor shower Aug. 11 at Lakeport State Park. The Meteors and S'mores event will run from 9:30 to 10:30 ...

Perseid Meteor Shower Campfire and/or Overnight
Eventbrite
Eventbrite - Farrington Nature Linc, a project of Farrington Memorial presents Perseid Meteor Shower Campfire and/or Overnight - Friday, August 11, ...

Meteor Shower Watch returns to Aldergrove
BCLocalNews
Astronomers from the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada wil have telescopes set up at Aldergrove Regional Park for viewing of the Perseid meteor ...

Perseid 2017 Meteor Shower Peak Dates: Michigan Parks' 'Meteors & S'Mores'
Patch.com
State parks across Michigan are offering “Meteors & S'Mores” shooting star parties for annual Perseid meteor shower.

Indiana Dunes marks National S'mores Day
Chicago Tribune
12 doing demonstrations about the Ruby-throated Hummingbird. The park also presents the 11th annual Perseid Meteor Stargaze at 8:30 p.m. Aug. 12...

At a Glance: Aug. 3, 2017
Kankakee Daily Journal
Watch the annual Perseid meteor shower from a canoe or kayak. The program will end with hot dogs and s'mores by a fire at the water's edge.

Perseid Meteor Shower Event
Mount Horeb
Perseid Meteor Shower and Stargazing Event, Saturday, August 12th, 8:00 p.m. at Pop's Knoll Picnic area in the park. Sponsored by Friends of Donald ...

Students explore Mars missions
Fairborn Daily Herald
FAIRBORN — Meteor strikes, temperature extremes, ultraviolet radiation and cramped living quarters — a group of Wright State University ...

Kodály Symposium about the exchange of ideas
Camrose Canadian
Delegates will also get the chance to see the Perseids meteor shower, which will be at its height on Aug. 12 and 13. There will be visits to Miquelon ...

Space Spits Meteor Into Guy's Backyard
RightThisMinute
Jay Sullivent heard a loud boom coming from outside of his home and when he went to inspect it, it was without a doubt a flaming meteor. HOAX! Total BS! Sterno used to fake. Meteorites do NOT burn, nor are they even hot.

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02 August 2017

The Latest Worldwide Meteor/Meteorite News 02AUG2017

Asteroid bigger than Chebylinsk meteor which injured 1500 heading towards earth
Express.co.uk
The collision-course space rock is believed to be bigger than the Chebylinsk meteor which exploded above Russia, damaging thousands of buildings ...

Announcement from Planetary Science Research Discoveries [PSRD]
More on the Building Blocks of Planet Earth -- Isotopic data from meteorites are used in the search
for Earth-forming materials.
http://www.psrd.hawaii.edu/CosmoSparks/July17/NWA5363-5400.html

Meteor lights up sky in Washington State, USA
MSN.com
A fireball lit up the sky above Washington State on July 30 and was seen by hundreds of witnesses. This...

How To Catch The Perseids And Beat The Almost-Full Moon
Forbes
Whenever August comes around, the most reliable meteor shower in Earth's night skies is sure to come too: the Perseids. An elliptical trail of dust ...

APOD: 2017 August 1 - Perseid Meteors over Turkey
Astronomy Picture of the Day - NASA
Explanation: The Perseid Meteor Shower, usually the best meteor shower of the year, will peak late next week. A person watching a clear sky from a ...

Minnesota's Biggest Meteor Shower is Back
Minnesota's New Country
The most visible meteor shower in the Minnesota sky is back this August, featuring more than 80 'shooting stars' per hour. The Perseid meteor shower ...

There's 2 eclipses happening in August and you may be able to catch the lunar one in Singapore
AsiaOne
Another notable event is the Perseids meteor showers that happens on August 12 and 13. However, due to Singapore's brightly lit, urban environment, ...

In August, watch this meteor shower named for a saint
Catholic News Agency
But every August, Catholics have the chance to see a meteor shower ... The Perseids meteor shower, also called the “tears of St. Lawrence,” is a ...

Witness meteor shower at Kolomoki State Park
Early County News
Kolomoki Mounds State Park is hosting a Night Paddle to witness the Perseid meteor shower on Aug. 12. This meteor shower will be a grand celestial ...

When you can watch spectacular meteor shower - and a partial solar eclipse
South Wales Argus
First up, the annual Perseids meteor shower peaks during August, and despite some interference from moonlight which will blot out the fainter ...

The Perseid Meteor Shower is beginning
Southgate Amateur Radio Club
This week, Earth is entering a stream of debris from Comet 109P/Swift-Tuttle, source of the annual Perseid meteor shower. Specks of dusty debris ...

Stars Above: Solar eclipse and meteors grace August skies
Montreal Gazette
A stunning solar eclipse and the annul Perseid meteor shower along with a parade of planets promise to put on quite a sky show for onlookers.

August Solar Eclipse & the Perseid Meteor Shower
Northeastern Ontario
Looking Up: August Solar Eclipse & the Perseid Meteor Shower. By Gary Boyle • August 1, 2017. After a full day of enjoying nature and the great ...

Lunar eclipse on August 7-8 visible from PH
Manila Bulletin
If the sky permits, the famous Perseids meteor shower will be observed with its peak in the late evening and early morning hours on August 12-13.

Shooting stars: How to photograph the night sky
OregonLive.com
This brief guide will get you started on shooting the upcoming Perseid meteor shower, the Milky Way, and "Deep sky objects" like galaxies.

Fireball! Mysterious Object Streaks Across Washington State Skies (VIDEO)
Sputnik International
"Right now I can't say with 100 percent certainty that it was a meteor," Mike Hankey, operations manager for the AMS, told Inverse. "I'm more like 95 .

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15 July 2017

Oman Meteorite Returned to Oman From UK

Oman gets its meteorite back
Oman Tribune-Jul 5, 2017
The Sultanate received a historic meteorite found in 1954 in the central desert of the Governorate of Al Wusta, when it was handed over to its ...


Oman takes possession of prized meteorite
Muscat Daily-Jul 8, 2017
A team from Oman has taken possession of a prized meteorite which was found in the Al Wusta desert in 1954 and taken to the UK for ...

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13 July 2017

Tavn Tavn Tata, Morocco Meteorite Fall 12JUL2017

Tavn Tavn Tata, Morocco Meteorite Fall 12JUL2017
Reported by Aziz Habibi, Morocco 12JUL2017
edited by LMH
UPDATE- One Moroccan person hunting for the meteorite has died due to heatstroke in 50 degree temps. 14JUL2017 R.I.P.

UPDATE- The meteorite appears to be an Ordinary Chondrite, possibly an LL6 based on photos of a cut surface. 13JUL2017

UPDATE- At least two meteorites have been found thus far, 3KGs and 1KGs! 13JUL2017

Tavn Tavn Tata, Morocco Meteorite from Fall 12JUL2017
via Aziz Habibi
A bolide was seen on 07/12/2017 at approximately 23.30 local time. The fall of a meteorite/s was the Tavn Tavn Tata region in Moroc. Witnesses heard the sound of the body colliding with the ground. At this time a large number of researchers and astronomers, as well as others interested in these stones, are now searching the area of the fall for meteorites. According to our sources is likely to have exceeded the weight of 5000 kg before entering the atmosphere.

سقوط نيزك ضخم بنواحي اسافن اقليم طاطا مع سماع دوي اصطدامه بالارض ،ولحد الساعة توجه عدد كبير من الباحثين الفلكيين وكذا المهتمين بهذا النوع من الاحجار إلى مكان سقوطه وحسب مصادرنا يرجح ان يتجاوز وزنه5000كلغ قبل دخوله الغلاف الجوي ،وتعتبر هذه الظاهرة عادية حسب الفلكيين يمكن وقوعها في أي لحظة وكانت اخرها في سنة 2013بروسيا عندما اصطدم نيزك تشيليابنسك والذي تجاوز وزنه 10000طن قبل دخوله الغلاف الجوي للأرض.

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The Latest Worldwide Meteor/Meteorite News 13JUL2017

Long Slow Meteor
Space Weather Gallery
Most of the time Meteors are quick zippy things! This morning over north central Texas we had a long slow lazy meteor. I caught this lazy fireball as it ...

No, a huge asteroid probably won't wipe out humanity
Yahoo News UK
... the 17- to 20-meter diameter Chelyabinsk meteor which hit Russia in February 2013, smashing windows and injuring 1,400 people in the process.

Driven by the Global Capitalist Economy, an Era of 'Biological Annihilation' Has Arrived
teleSUR English
... been seen since three-quarters of life on Earth, including the non-avian dinosaurs, were wiped out 66 million years ago by a giant meteor impact.

Group breaks ground for John Glenn Astronomy Park
Lancaster Eagle Gazette
... when he and Hocking Hills naturalist Pat Quackenbush were conducting an astronomy program on the Perseid meteor shower for about 100 people ...

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11 July 2017

Hawley, TX Bolide Meteor 11JUL2017

Hawley, TX Early Morning Bolide Meteor 05:59 CDT 11JUL2017
Long fast meteor over North Central Texas this morning! off to the South of Hawley, TX.
Hawley, TX Early Morning Bolide Meteor 05:59 CDT 11JUL2017
c2017 Kevin Palivec
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