#august perseid meteor shower

[okpitseleh]

08.19.24

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[neptunesmother]

Perseids meteor shower is August 12-13 this year

[stargazerbibi]

soooo.. i went to see the Perseid meteor shower :P

it's really cool and this weekend is the best time to watch (monday too, according to BBC) so y'all can still go if you want!!

there were some planned events but we just took the car to the middle of the mountains and looked up and the stars were so pretty and we saw so many,, it was really cool

if you do go, looking at your phone or other lights can make it difficult to see the stars

be mindful of local wildlife and happy stargazing!!

observations/thoughts:

-> the most sinuous road i've ever seen

-> got lost in the woods, the road left us and so did the wifi

-> car nearly got stuck in a dirt road in the middle of nowhere D: but it was ok :D

-> deer

-> animal crossing got shooting stars right

-> they come in clusters

-> some were really big and left trails behind them and then sparkled really bright before disappearing

-> pretty colours and hues

-> lost count of how many i saw

-> saw a big one break into a line of smaller ones?? it so weird there were like a dozen bright dots all in a line and they moved really slowly across the sky and it was really eerie and beautiful at the same time

-> some were really fast and some went slower

-> sparkle sparkle sparkle sparkle shiny sparkle sparkle~

-> saw one that had a weird tragectory, like a confetti kinda

-> deer

-> bat 🦇

-> my neck hurts

10/10, would recommend to anyone <33

[eddiehq]

Let's stay up all night for the Perseid meteor shower on the night of August 12 into the morning of the 13th.

We can travel to a place with no light pollution, wrapped in blankets and camp under the stars ✨️

[tracksinthesnoww]

August 12, 2024. Nordhouse Dunes. Watching the Perseid Meteor Shower

[miamibeachbroker]

TWO "Super Moons" This Month!

Get Ready For TWO "Super Moon" Events this month including a rare "Blue Moon". Click through to the articles to find out more!

This August, there will be no shortage of observable celestial events, including the Perseids meteor shower! However, stealing the cosmic show in the night sky this month is not one, but two Super Moon events, including a rare Blue Moon. A “Super Moon” refers to a full moon appearing significantly larger than a typical full moon, approximately 16% larger. This is due to the proximity of the moon…

[robinwonder9]

[rachelannc]

A Day Trip to Joshua Tree and the Perseid Meteor Shower

It’s mid-August and the heat of summer. My love has spent the first half of the year in hardcore study mode and just passed the first half of his exams. A quick weekend getaway trip and celebration was in order. Joshua Tree, you were hot. 🌵 We left before noon to drive out to Desert Palms on Saturday for our 2pm check-in. After a two-or-so hour drive, we stopped by Gabino’s Creperie for their…

[discrepancybot]

As long as it's not cloudy where you are, this year will see an above average peak of the annual Perseid meteor shower.

The Perseids will peak on a Saturday night/Sunday morning. It doesn't get much more convenient than that.

And the waning crescent moon doesn't rise until close to dawn on Sunday. So moonlight won't interfere with viewing the meteors.

The annual Perseid shower will make its big splash on the night of August 12–13. Patience has its reward. Observers won't have to tangle with the full Moon as we did last year. Instead, an 8%-illuminated crescent will rise around 3 a.m. local time and make a welcome sight in the eastern sky as dawn gets underway. Additionally, two potential meteor outbursts during and after shower maximum could sweeten the pot. More about those in a moment. Perseids flare at the rate of about one a minute from a dark sky. If you're able and the weather looks ideal consider a drive to the countryside to fully appreciate the rich harvest of meteors in the offing. Invite family and friends to share the experience. Neither telescope nor binoculars are needed, just a reclining chair, snacks, and warm clothing in case you stay out late. This interactive light-pollution map will help you find the darkest skies near your home.

The cool thing about meteor showers is that you need no optical equipment to enjoy them. Lawn chairs are always a big plus; perhaps some ambient or spacey music would be appropriate. Just sit back and watch. If you are worried about bugs, thin clothing that covers arms and legs is helpful.

Don't worry about being hit my a meteorite. Typically they are the size of a grain of sand and almost all of them burn up in the atmosphere. It's the friction caused by entering Earth's atmosphere which creates the displays.

Each particle drills into the atmosphere at more than 133,000 miles per hour (59 km/s) some 100 kilometers overhead. Heat generated as the speeding debris compresses the air in its path creates a bright streak several kilometers long made of heated atoms ablated from the meteoroid, as well as a glowing trail of air molecules ionized by the impact.

The best displays take place when your location on Earth begins to turn towards the meteor stream after midnight. Meteor showers favor viewers who stay up until 2 or 3 AM.

It is necessary to be in a dark place with low light pollution. This is a great excuse to visit friends in outer suburbs, exurbs, or rural areas. If it's dark enough to see the Milky Way, even faintly, that's a good indicator of the sky being sufficiently dark.

Of course all visual astronomy from the surface of Earth depends on the weather. So check the forecast for the place where you'd be viewing the Perseids before making final plans.

One overlooked aspect of astronomy is that it's a very inexpensive date. So enjoy the company under the stars! ☄️

[spacenutspod]

Welcome to another exciting episode of Astronomy Daily with your host, Steve Dunkley and his trusty AI assistant, Hallie! Today, we have a stellar lineup of cosmic news and insights. Join us as we explore Northrop Grumman's latest mission to the ISS, dive into the fascinating world of Dimorphus, and uncover the peculiar rotational behavior of the star V889 Hercules. Plus, Hallie will guide you through the sky-watching highlights for August. Buckle up for a journey through the cosmos! **Northrop Grumman's Mission to the ISS**: Discover the latest resupply mission details, including the use of SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket and the intriguing experiments onboard. **Dimorphus and Didymus**: Learn about the surface ages and geological characteristics of these celestial bodies, and why Dimorphus is one of Steve's favorite little rocks. **V889 Hercules' Unique Rotation**: Hallie delves into the unusual rotational dynamics of this sun-like star and what it means for our understanding of stellar physics. **Sky-Watching Highlights for August**: From the Perseid meteor shower to the conjunction of Mars and Jupiter, find out what to look for in the night sky this month. **Rocket Lab's 51st Electron Rocket Launch**: Get the scoop on the latest launch and its significance for Earth imaging technology. (00:00) Welcome to Astronomy Daily for the 5 August 2024 edition (01:15) 94% of all those surveyed didn't know that lights in the sky were stars (02:12) The conditions look good for the Perseid meteor shower tonight (05:58) Rocket Lab launches 51st electron rocket for Japanese Earth imaging company Synspective (08:33) NASA's dart mission intentionally slammed into dimorphos in September 2022 (16:27) Space Exploration company SpaceX successfully launched a resupply mission on Sunday For more Astronomy Daily, including our continually updating newsfeed, visit our website (https://www.astronomydaily.io). Follow us on social media at AstroDailyPod on X, Facebook, YouTube and TikTok.

[agrimbanana]

🌠august of another summer🌠

[rodspurethoughts]

Perseid Meteor Shower 2023: Best Time to See Shooting Stars

Don't miss the Perseid Meteor Shower 2023! Witness shooting stars from August 11-13 and be amazed. #Perseids #MeteorShower

The Perseid Meteor Shower, one of the most anticipated astronomical events of the year, is set to dazzle sky gazers once again. From August 11 to 13, the Perseids will peak, offering a spectacular display of shooting stars streaking across the night sky. So, what makes this annual event so special, and how can you make the most of this celestial spectacle? The Perseid Meteor Shower occurs when…

[kenleephotography]

Photographing the beautiful Perseids meteor shower made easy

The Perseid meteor shower is often the most spectacular meteor shower in the Northern Hemisphere due to frequency as well as its appearance in summer. Here’s how to photograph it! There are typically about 100 visible meteors per hour on average. Of course, how many are visible depends on your weather and light conditions. Find dark clear skies Find the darkest skies you can, away from light…

[miamibeachbrokers]

TWO "Super Moons" This Month!

Get Ready For TWO "Super Moon" Events this month including a rare "Blue Moon". Click through to the articles to find out more!

This August, there will be no shortage of observable celestial events, including the Perseids meteor shower! However, stealing the cosmic show in the night sky this month is not one, but two Super Moon events, including a rare Blue Moon. A “Super Moon” refers to a full moon appearing significantly larger than a typical full moon, approximately 16% larger. This is due to the proximity of the moon…

[breelandwalker]

2024 Witches' Calendar

For all my witches out there, here's a handy list of the 2024 dates for the solstices, quarter days, full and new moons, and special events. I've listed my sources at the bottom.

Dates and times for all events are calculated for Eastern Standard Time, USA, Northern Hemisphere. Adjust for your location as needed and check the DarkSky Placefinder to see what special events will be visible in your area. Enjoy!

Solstices, Harvests, and Quarter Days

February 1-2 - Imbolc / Candlemas

March 19 - Spring Equinox / Ostara

April 30-May 1 - Beltane / May Day

June 20 - Summer Solstice / Midsummer / Litha

August 1 - Lughnasadh / Lammas / Summer Harvest

September 22 - Autumn Equinox / Mabon / Fall Harvest

October 31 - Samhain / Halloween / Final Harvest

December 21 - Winter Solstice / Yule

Full Moons

January 25 - Wolf Moon ♌

February 24 - Snow Moon ♍

March 25 - Worm Moon ♎

April 23 - Pink Moon ♏

May 23 - Flower Moon ♐

June 21 - Strawberry Moon ♑

July 21 - Thunder Moon (aka Buck Moon) ♑

August 19 - Sturgeon Moon* ♒

September 17 - Harvest Moon* ♓

October 17 - Hunter's Moon (aka Blood Moon)* ♈

November 15 - Frost Moon (or Beaver Moon)* ♉

December 15 - Cold Moon ♊

*- Supermoon

Fun Fact: The title of Harvest Moon is given to either the September or October full moon, whichever falls closest to the autumn equinox. Once again this year, that month will be September.

New Moons

January 11 ♑

February 9 ♒

March 10 ♓

April 8 ♈

May 7 ♉

June 6 ♊

July 5 ♋

August 4 ♌

September 2 ♍

October 2 ♎

November 1 ♏

December 1 ♐

December 30 (black moon) ♑

Special Celestial Events

January 3-4 - Quadrantids meteor shower peak

March 25 - Penumbral Lunar Eclipse

April 8 - Total solar eclipse

April 22-23 - Lyrids meteor shower peak

May 6-7 - Eta Aquarids meteor shower peak

August 11-13 - Perseids meteor shower peak

August 19 - Sturgeon Supermoon / Seasonal Blue Moon

September 17 - Harvest Supermoon / Penumbral Lunar Eclipse

October 2 - "Ring of Fire" solar eclipse

October 17 - Hunter's Supermoon

October 21-22 - Orionids meteor shower peak

November 15 - Frost Supermoon

November 16-17 - Leonids meteor shower peak

December 13-14 - Geminids meteor shower peak

December 30 - Black Moon

(Check the DarkSky Placefinder to see what will be visible in your area!)

Mercury Retrogrades (in case you need them)

April 1 - April 24

August 4 - August 27

November 25 - December 15

Happy Witching!

SOURCES & FURTHER READING:

Bree's Lunar Calendar Series

Bree's Secular Celebrations Series

Moon Info - Full Moon Dates for 2024

Calendar-12 - 2024 Moon Phases

Full Moonology - 2024 Full Moon Calendar

AstroStyle - All the 2024 Full Moons

Your Zodiac Sign - Astrology Calendar 2024

Old Farmer's Almanac - Mercury Retrograde Dates 2023-2024

Lonely Planet - Best Star-gazing Events of 2024

Sea and Sky - Astronomy Calendar of Celestial Events 2024

DarkSky International - Dark Sky Placefinder for Stargazing

Pagan Grimoire - Wheel of the Year: The 8 Festivals in the Wiccan Calendar (2024 Edition)

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EDIT: Mercury is stationed direct on Jan 1st, 2024. The source I used which stated it was in retrograde until the 18th had a typo.

EDIT: Fixed the zodiac signs for the full moons using a new source.

[aroaceleovaldez]

annual reminder that the meta reason for why Percy's birthday is August 18th is that mid-August is the height of the Perseids meteor shower every year. Named as such because the meteors appear to emanate from the constellation Perseus, of course named for the Greek mythological hero that Percy was named after.