Stargazers, it's that time of year again. This Sunday marked the beginning of the annual Perseid meteor shower, which will dazzle those of us in the northern hemisphere with one of the most reliably stunning light shows the night sky has to offer. Even better, the best of it is...

If You Look Up Tonight, There's a Beautiful Meteor Shower Right Now

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With its moonless sky, the first week of August is one of the best times all year to see the Milky Way and meteor showers without a telescope. Here's how to be in the right place at the right time for the best view.

Why the 1st week of August is the best time to see 'shooting stars' and the Milky Way — no telescope required

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The Perseids Meteor Shower will dazzle the skies this month.

The Most Powerful Meteor Shower of the Year Is Happening This Month — Along With a Supermoon and Planet Sightings

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This year's solar storms, which created beautiful displays of Northern Lights around the globe, also created more lasting changes to Earth's magnetic field in the form of additional radiation belts, according to new data from a tiny NASA satellite.

Strongest solar storms in 20 years creates new radiation belts around Earth

An international team of astronomers employing NASA’s Webb Space Telescope captured an exoplanet 12 light years away, and in a location that may be familiar to fans of science fiction. The alien planet orbits the K-type star Epsilon Indi A, which is around the same age as Earth’s Sun, but is slightly cooler.

NASA's Image Of An Alien Planet 12 Light Years Away Gives Astronomers Chills

NASA was reporting late Friday that an asteroid the size of an airplane traveling at an incomprehensible speed is headed Earth's direction, though it is unlikely to make contact, scientists said. The asteroid, named 2024 NB2, will get as close as 2,390,000 miles from Earth as it passes through the...

Asteroid headed toward Earth at remarkable speed

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There were a number of celebrities who passed away within the past week, including two notable actresses: Shelley Duvall and Shannen Doherty. Shelley Duvall passed away on Thursday July 11th at her home in Blanco, Texas. The cause of death was complications from diabetes and news of her death was confirmed by her partner Dan Gilroy.

Two Beloved Hollywood Actresses Have Passed Away This Week

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Seven years ago, the Cassini mission ended when the spacecraft dramatically crashed into Saturn, but the data it collected is still delivering results, revealing the secrets of Titan's oceans.

Before plunging to its death, NASA's Cassini spacecraft saw secrets in the seas of Saturn's moon Titan

Sky-gazers are in for a treat this week as the Earth is set to receive a stunning display from the Perseid meteor shower, a celestial event that will illuminate the night sky with its twinkling light. The meteor showers began on July 14 and will continue until September 1, 2024,...

Spectacular Perseid meteor shower to light up the sky this week: Here’s how to watch

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Two meteor showers will overlap over southern skies tonight. Here is where they'll be most visible.

How to watch the double meteor showers tonight

It’s time again for the annual August meteor-shower fest: the Perseids. This year’s display should be a beauty with only minor moonlight and a special surprise at dawn. Days have been so hot this summer, I've been spending even more time out at night than usual just to cool off. Benefits are many and include breathing in that irresistibly perfumed air, standing under the arch of the Milky Way in shirt sleeves, and lots of stargazing. Becoming as nocturnal as a bat may be a good habit to develop as we approach the peak of one of the year's richest meteor showers: the Perseids. I've never stayed out all night to watch this annual cosmic spitball spectacle. This time, I'm giving it serious thought.

Woo-hoo — The Perseid Meteor Shower Is Coming!

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The rock exhibits characteristics that might indicate ancient life, according to rover data.

Mars mystery deepens: NASA rover stumbles upon rock with signs of possible life

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When it comes to the personalities of humans, some zodiac signs are known mostly for their resilience. They possess the ability to shoulder their burdens alone. It could be due to their natural strength or determination. There could be many different reasons as to why these signs are so stoic in nature. These signs somehow make it through life's challenges with a steadfast resolve.

3 Zodiac Signs That Bear the Burden Alone

The constellation Hercules stands high in the eastern sky after dark tonight. Although it’s well known for the famous globular cluster M13, the Strongman is home to many other deep-sky treasures, including NGC 6210, the Turtle Nebula. This 9th-magnitude planetary nebula is achievable in even small scopes because it...

The Sky This Week from August 2 to 9: The Moon meets Venus

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

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August is packed with unique astronomical sights, including the most popular meteor shower of the year and a convergence of two easy-to-spot celestial objects. August will be one of the best months for stargazing in 2024, as it will offer the perfect blend of comfortable summer nights and enticing astronomical sights for people of all ages.

Perseid meteor shower, blue moon to captivate stargazers in August

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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.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

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

Perseid meteor shower begins: Here’s the best time to watch it

The encounter with Saturn altered the comet's orbit to a highly flattened or elliptical shape, propelling it into interstellar space beyond the sun's influence.

Newly discovered comet gets kicked out of solar system by Saturn at 6,710 mph

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Many of us get excited to look up when we know there's a meteor shower in store. Those beautiful streaks across the night sky are a cool part of our universe so imagine have two happening at the same time. Well here we go on July 29 and July 30...

A Glorious, Rare Double Meteor Shower is Here

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August sky: Perseids and the planets

The planets continue to be the big feature for sky-watchers throughout the month of August in 2024, although favorable conditions for dark skies also will offer...

August sky: Perseids and the planets

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