For the best view, stargazers should try to fill your field of vision with the sky – you could use a deck chair or sun lounger, or a blanket on the ground, said Dave Moore, founder of Astronomy Ireland. He described the Geminids as “the best meteor shower of the year”. ...
Perseid Meteor Shower Tonight: How to Get the Best ViewWant a front-row seat to the year's best meteor shower? Hope forclear skies Tuesday night.The...Gaylord, Chris
The Perseid meteor shower is often considered to be one of the best meteor showers of the year due to its high rates and pleasant late-summer temperatures. This year’s shower, however, has the unfortunate circumstance of the Moon phase—last quarter—impeding the view of the shower pe...
“Nightshift is the ideal free night sky app for the experienced amateur astronomer as well as the casual stargazer. Nightshift helps you find perfect nights for stargazing, assists you in observing your favourite planets, meteor showers and deep-sky objects and keeps you up-to-date about the...
This week marks the peak of the Perseid meteor shower, but the sky show will continue through Aug. 24. Here are some of the best ways to enjoy the celestial show. Your own backyard You don't need any special equipment to see the Perseids. For the best viewing experience, face northeast...
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We were lucky enough to see the meteor shower last week whilst relaxing in our tub. After talking to other hot tub owners I believe we received excellent value for money. Wendy ordered the Pontus Deluxe hot tub in pebble grey with a copper brown cabinet & steps using the build your own...
Tonight is the very first time his Papa and Grandpa are taking him to work. In an old wooden boat they row far out to sea, and with no land in sight, they stop and wait. A big surprise awaits the little boy as he discovers his family's most unusual line of work. Should he ...
This, says HTC, helps the One's screen to boast the most impressive viewing experience of any phone it has ever created. Since the display is slightly smaller at the same resolution, the One's screen has a denser pixel count than the Droid DNA (5-inch, 440 ppi). Raining Circles On...
Orionid Meteor Shower Tonight: How to Get the Best ViewSpotts, Pete