06 August 2017

The Latest Worldwide Meteor/Meteorite News 06AUG2017

Meteor fireball fragments over southern France
Sott
The American Meteor Society (AMS) has received over 175 reports about a meteor fireball seen over southern France (Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, ...

Milky Way and Exploding Meteor (2017 Aug 06)
Starship Asterisk - APOD
Explanation: Next weekend the Perseid Meteor Shower reaches its maximum. Grains of icy rock will streak across the sky as they evaporate during ...

What did the orbit of the Chelyabinsk meteor look like before it entered the Earth's atmosphere?
Quora
The orbit of the Chelyabinsk meteor has been reconstructed by two researchers in 2013. A video shows that its orbit was situated between Earth and Mars.

Perseid meteor shower coming soon to a sky near you
MSN.com
The best summertime meteor shower — the Perseids — will be coming to a sky near you next week, weather permitting. Despite wild media reports ...

Shooting stars: Perseid meteor shower to sparkle over Scotland
STV News
The annual Perseid meteor shower is set to reach its peak over Scotland this month, giving amateur stargazers a potentially dazzling celestial show.

A real treat for stargazes later this week as annual Perseid meteor shower is set to illuminate Irish ...
http://theliberal.ie/ (press release) (blog)
Attention stargazers Irish skies are set to be illuminated later this week as a spectacular meteor shower is expected to grace the night's sky.

First time in 99 years: US total solar eclipse on 21 August excites scientists
The Guardian
Nasa's meteor guru, Bill Cooke, was in Washington state for that one in 1979. This time, he's headed to his sister's farm in eastern Tennessee. “It is the ...

Six must-watch celestial events you shouldn't miss this August
The Indian Express
The month of August will see some spectacular celestial shows. Right from meteor showers to the once-in-lifetime total solar eclipse, it is going to be ...

Coming up: Aug. 6 and later
GoErie.com
Perseid Meteor Paddle: Saturday, Aug. 12, 9 p.m.; Pymatuning State Park, Jamestown; bring your own kayak and head lamp for evening paddle in ...

When where and how to see the annual Perseid Meteor Shower
KamloopsBCNow
The annual Perseid Meteor Shower will take place on Saturday, August 12th, at the Dominion Radio Astrophysical Observatory (DRAO) in Kaleden.

When where and how to see the annual Perseid Meteor Shower
KamloopsBCNow
The annual Perseid Meteor Shower will take place on Saturday, August 12th, at the Dominion Radio Astrophysical Observatory (DRAO) in Kaleden.

Warren Dunes To Host Meteor Viewing Party Next Week
98.3 The Coast
The events are held every year to watch the Perseid meteor shower. Proos says it's one of the best shooting star shows you can see. Warren Dunes ...

Meteor Crater 2017 Eclipse Viewing Party
Eventbrite
Meteor Crater will be hosting a 2017 Eclipse Viewing Party on August 21, 2017. The partial eclipse will begin at 9:15 am (Arizona time); Maximum at ...

Perseid Meteor Shower
Emera Astronomy Center
In cooperation with the Hirundo Wildlife Refuge, we will be hosting a meteor viewing star party at the Maynard F. Jordan Observatory, located just ...

Perseids Meteor Watch
DCNR Calendar of Events
It's that time of year when the Perseids Meteor Shower puts on its annual show. Join Eric Steinbring for watching the sky for shooting stars and ...

PERSEIDS METEOR SHOWER 2017
Al Sadeem Astronomy
On the evening of 12th of August 12 until dawn of August 13, there will be an annual event that will light up the sky, Perseid Meteor Shower. According ...
Night Sky Photography Workshop Featuring the Geminid MeteorShower on Dec. 13, 2017!
Eventbrite
Night Sky Photography Workshop. in Banff National Park Featuring: The Geminid Meteor Shower. Aurora over Mount Astley, Banff National Park.

Meteor Activity Outlook for August 5 – 11, 2017
International Meteor Organization
This is the worst time to try and view meteor activity this month as the bright moon will obscure all but the brighter meteors. The estimated total hourly ...

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

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