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 ...

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

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