SAINT GEORGE – July marks the beginning of a spectacular display in the skies over southern Utah, where clear skies and a waning gibbous moon set the stage for planetary encounters, astronomical flights into the gas giant, and the start of one of the year’s richest meteor showers. Stock photo of meteor shower for illustration … Read more
If you look up at the sky for a while during the summer, you’ll probably see a few “shooting stars” streaking across the sky. The best meteor show of the summer occurs in the second week of August during the annual Perseid meteor shower, which, peaking around the nights of August 11th and 12th, is … Read more
This month, a remarkable celestial event is underway, presenting a sight that is far from typical. On the night of July 30th, we will all be in for a treat, as not one, but two annual meteor showers will light up the night sky at the same time. The Delta Aquarids and Alpha Capricornids peak, … Read more
This month, the evenings are a great time to look up. The eye-catcher of the night sky is the Summer Triangle, which consists of three bright stars from three different constellations: Altair of Aquila the Eagle, Deneb of Cygnus the Swan and Vega of Lyra. Stargazers can also see planets, star clusters and two meteor … Read more
Ammonites bask in the Late Cretaceous sun. Credit: Artwork by Callum Pursall Scientists have discovered that ammonite species did not decline before their extinction. The coiled-shell marine mollusks, one of paleontology’s greatest icons, thrived in Earth’s oceans for more than 350 million years until they became extinct during the same accidental event that wiped out … Read more
This article was reviewed according to Science fact checked peer-reviewed publication trusted source proofread OK! A rare rock sample, containing natural zirconia, from West Clearwater Lake. Credit: Jeff Renaud × close to A rare rock sample, containing natural zirconia, from West Clearwater Lake. Credit: Jeff Renaud For more than a decade, planetary geologist Gordon “Oz” … Read more
As the summer season kicks off, skywatchers will be eagerly waiting to see the king of all meteor showers: the annual Perseid meteor shower. According to astronomy experts from EarthSky.org and Sky & Telescope, this year’s Perseid display is expected to be a very good exhibit for people willing to stay awake and stargaze after … Read more