Category: Astronomy & Skywatching
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Asteroid 2024 YR4: The City-Killer That Might Strike the Moon—What It Means for Earth
Estimated reading time: 4 minutes Key Takeaways Asteroid 2024 YR4 has a small but notable 4.3% chance of impacting the Moon in December 2032 While Earth is no longer at risk, a lunar impact could generate debris and meteor showers that affect satellites and space missions Observations from NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope have refined…
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Double Meteor Showers Tonight: How to Watch the Southern Delta Aquariids and Alpha Capricornids Peak Together
Estimated reading time: 7 minutes Discover the rare simultaneous peak of two major meteor showers: the Southern Delta Aquariids and Alpha Capricornids. Best viewing time is between 1 AM and 3 AM on July 29–30, 2025. Moonlight will be minimal, enhancing visibility of faint meteors and bright fireballs. Ideal viewing spot is facing south, away…
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Double Meteor Showers Light Up the Night Sky Tonight: How and Where to Watch
Estimated Reading Time: 4 minutes Key Takeaways Tonight features a peak of two meteor showers: the Southern Delta Aquariids and the Alpha Capricornids. Optimal viewing occurs between 2 a.m. and 4 a.m. local time with dark, clear skies and minimal moonlight interference. Find a dark spot away from city lights, and look toward the constellations…