A remarkable celestial event is upon us this month, presenting a sight that’s far from typical. On the night of July 30th, all of us will be in for a treat as not one, but two annual meteor showers light up the night sky simultaneously. The Delta Aquarids and...

Double meteor shower is set to light up the night sky in July

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The Perseid meteor shower is one of the most prolific meteor showers and will peak Aug. 11 and 12.

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Summer nights are some of the shortest of the year, and while that isn’t always great for stargazing, July isn’t lacking when it comes to skywatching events to look forward to. The full “Thunder Moon” is expected to rise on July 21, but even better than that, we’re expecting dueling meteor showers later this month.
The meteor showers we’re expecting to see in our skies this year are the Southern Delta Aquarids and the Alpha Capircornids. The Southern Delta Aquarids are best seen from the southern tropics, and are expected to fly through the sky from July 18 to August 21.
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How to watch 2 meteor showers dueling in the skies this month

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A NASA astronaut captured eerie glowing lights hanging in Earth's atmosphere while aboard the ISS, revealing a rare phenomena that happens 50 miles above the surface.

Mysterious red lights glowing in Earth's atmosphere are captured by astronauts in space

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NASA scientists have just identified mysterious shapes flying above the Earth but, don’t worry, this doesn’t mean that aliens are about to strike.Using an imaging instrument called the Global-scale Observations of the Limb and Disk (GOLD), the experts uncovered strange X and C shapes, which have been cropping up in surprising places at surprising times.The researchers found the structures dancing around the ionosphere – the area where Earth’s atmosphere meets space – and say that the discovery could help improve radio communications and space weather forecasts.The ionosphere – which sits around 50 to 400 miles (roughly 80 to 644 kilometres)...

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COLUMBUS, GA (WRBL)- Set your alarms! A partial Lunar eclipse will be visible across east Alabama and west Georgia early Friday morning! This will be the longest partial lunar eclipse we have seen in nearly 600 years. Look to the sky during the predawn hours of Nov. 19 or early Friday morning for the show. […]

Longest Partial Lunar Eclipse in nearly 600 years will be visible early Friday morning

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

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An asteroid around the size of the Washington Monument is set to flash by Earth this month. The so-named 2024 MK asteroid will come even closer than the orbit of the moon on June 29 and is estimated to be around 394 to 885 feet in diameter. The asteroid could pass some 50,000 miles closer than the moon, according to NASA's Center for Near Earth Object Studies.

NASA warns Washington Monument-sized asteroid will come closer to Earth than the Moon

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It will rock your world.

Two phenomenal meteor showers are going to coincide with one another in a breathtakingly rare event later this month.

Come nighttime on July 30, both the Delta Aquarids and the Alpha Capricornids — stemming from the constellations Aquarius and Capricorn — will peak in harmony with one another over our planet’s skies, Earth.com reported.

How to watch shooting stars when the Arietid meteor shower peaks this week



It will be most visible in the southern hemisphere and portions of the northern hemisphere closer to the equator and away from urban lights.

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Rare double meteor shower to rain up to 30 shooting stars per hour this month — here’s how to watch

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July's full moon is known as the 'Buck moon,' so named because male deer antlers are in full-growth mode at this time after their annual shedding process.

Get ready for the 'Buck moon' and Perseid meteor shower this week

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Do your loved ones consult you regularly when they face a crisis? Intelligence is a branch of psychology that lacks a standard definition. Some scientists claim that it is a single ability and others state it comprises aptitudes and skills. Intelligent zodiac signs learn from their experiences and easily recognize and solve problems.

5 Most Intelligent Zodiac Signs

On the night of July 30, stargazers will be treated to a celestial double feature as two meteor showers peak simultaneously. The Delta Aquariids and the Alpha Capricornids will illuminate the sky, offering a spectacular show particularly visible from southern latitudes. During the darkest hours, observers can expect to see a meteor every two minutes, with the Delta Aquariids contributing up to 25 meteors per hour. Although the Alpha Capricornids will be less frequent, they promise to be notably brighter, potentially including dazzling fireballs. The American Meteor Society notes that while the Alpha Capricornids are not prolific, the brilliance of their fireballs makes them worth the watch.

Two Meteor Showers Will Peak on the Same Night in the Same Region This Month

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Marriage is a significant life decision that requires extreme commitment, understanding, devotion and a heck of a lot of compromise. While many people dream of a lifelong partnership, others find the concept of marriage challenging. Astrology offers insights into personality traits and behaviors, suggesting that certain zodiac signs might face more difficulties in maintaining a traditional marital relationship. This article explores the five zodiac signs that are often considered less suited for marriage due to their unique characteristics and tendencies when it comes to lifelong commitment.

The 5 Zodiac Signs Not Meant for Matrimony

The Perseid meteor shower, running from July 14 through September 1, 2024, is set to peak on the night of August 11-12. The peak will occur around midnight EDT on August 12, providing optimal viewing conditions. Viewing Tips and Conditions. For the best experience, head to a dark sky location,...

The Perseid Meteor Shower Began on July 14

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The annual Perseid meteor shower has begun and will peak the night of Aug. 12. Typically one of the most dramatic meteor showers of the year, it produces shooting stars at a high hourly rate. The Perseids occur when dust particles and leftover debris from a comet known as 109P/Swift-Tuttle...

Perseid meteor shower, one of the most dramatic of the year, is underway

Whenever you come across a sexy and extremely attractive person, bear in mind that such physical attributes may be influenced by their zodiac signs. Among all the signs of the zodiac, some signs tend to be more attractive than others. This is usually based on the planets that rule these signs and other astrological energies that could make them more appealing.

3 Zodiac Signs Who Are Sexy

What does it mean to be selfish? According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, the definition of selfish is the lack of consideration for others; someone concerned chiefly with one's own personal profit or pleasure. You know, people who will do for themselves before they will do for others. People who put their own priorities above everyone else. Do you know people who fit that definition? I am sure we all know at least one, I have known man over the years. Let’s learn what Signs are the most likely to be selfish.

The Top 5 Most Selfish Zodiac Signs

Virtual bananas in a new viral game are being traded for real money on Steam, with rare items fetching hundreds or thousands of dollars. The "Banana" community on Discord creates unique banana designs that users can collect in-game and trade on the Steam Community Market. There has been some skepticism...

People Are Buying and Selling Bananas for Hundreds of Dollars on Steam

NASA's Perseverance Mars rover took a shortcut to steer clear of a path riddled with boulders — and stumbled into a field full of stones the likes of which scientists have never seen before on the Red Planet. On its fourth campaign since landing three years ago, the tireless...

NASA Rover Discovers Strange Stones, Never Before Seen on Mars

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Mick Jagger was booed by the crowd at the Rolling Stones' Vancouver concert as he expressed his love for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, before quickly changing tact

Rolling Stones icon Mick Jagger, 80, aggressively booed on stage in Vancouver after political stance

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Everything You Need to Know About Watching the Perseid Meteor Shower

The Perseid meteor shower will be most visible in the Northern Hemisphere from July 17 to August 24, with peak activity on August 12-13. To view...

Everything You Need to Know About Watching the Perseid Meteor Shower

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