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RNZ News
3 days ago
- Climate
- RNZ News
'Beautiful' Delta Aquariids Meteor Shower set to peak overnight
Photo: 123RF A "beautiful" meteor shower is set to light up the skies over Aotearoa overnight. The Delta Aquariids Meteor Shower is fast, faint shooting stars from the Aquarius constellation . Auckland's Stardome Observatory and Planetarium says the annual event "is a reliable and beautiful meteor shower best viewed from here in the Southern Hemisphere". Astronomer Josh Aoraki told Morning Report at their peak you may see about 20 meteors per hour. "Which would be really gorgeous if you imagine star gazing with that up in the sky." The best time to see it will be about 2am, so you'll have to set an early alarm if you're keen to see it. "It's one of the more reliable ones, so usually we have a pretty constant rate of shooting stars every year. "We don't have a huge amount here so if we do get clear skies it's definitely worth a look." Did you see the meteor shower? Send us your photos and videos iwitness@ You won't need any eqiupment to see it but you'll need to be looking to the north-east about half way up the sky and it'll be best if you're away from city lights. Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero , a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday.
Economic Times
3 days ago
- Science
- Economic Times
Where to see the Delta Aquariids Meteor Shower across Lancashire on July 30
Over Lancashire, the Delta Aquariids Meteor Shower will peak. ADVERTISEMENT On the evening of Wednesday, July 30, astronomers in East Lancashire could see the Delta Aquariids meteor shower, which is expected to peak at up to 25 meteors per hour. With the greatest viewing hours anticipated between midnight and dawn, the event signals the start of the Northern Hemisphere's summer meteor shower season. The greatest places to watch Delta Aquariids are those with low levels of light pollution. The best visibility will come from clear, black skies, and Lancashire has a number of black Sky Discovery Sites that fit the bill. Slaidburn and Gisburn Forest, Beacon Fell Country Park, and Crook O'Lune Picnic Site in the Forest of Bowland are among the designated locations. Preston's Deepdale Labour and Social ClubPreston's Brockholes Nature Reserve ADVERTISEMENT Preston's Moor Park is home to Jeremiah Horrocks Observatory. ADVERTISEMENT Preston's Alston ObservatoryPreston's Beacon Fell Visitor Centre ADVERTISEMENT Cricket Club of Blackpool ADVERTISEMENT Embankment of Pilling, PillingClitheroe's Slaidburn Visitor Parking LotClitheroe's Gisburn Forest HubTorrisholme's Church of the AscensionHalton Green's Crook O'Lune Picnic SiteLancaster's Caton Moor WindfarmStargazers can stay at Clerk Laith Lodge near Newton-in-Bowland, Graystock Lodge in Cockerham, or Bowland Wild Boar Park in Preston for longer viewing sessions or overnight stays. Because the meteors seem to originate close to the star Delta Aquarii, the Delta Aquariids are named after the constellation Aquarius. Because the shower happens just a few days before a New Moon, there will be less lunar interference, making this year's viewing conditions favourable. Although there is still debate on the Delta Aquariids' origin, recent research suggests Comet 96P/Machholz as the most likely source. The comet, which was discovered by astronomer Donald Machholz in 1986, is thought to be four miles (6.4 km) in diameter and completes one cycle around the Sun every 5.2 years. The yearly meteor shower is caused by ice vaporising and releasing dust and rock debris as the comet gets closer to the Sun. This debris burns when it enters Earth's atmosphere.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Where to see the Delta Aquariids Meteor Shower across Lancashire on July 30
Over Lancashire, the Delta Aquariids Meteor Shower will peak. On the evening of Wednesday, July 30, astronomers in East Lancashire could see the Delta Aquariids meteor shower, which is expected to peak at up to 25 meteors per hour. With the greatest viewing hours anticipated between midnight and dawn, the event signals the start of the Northern Hemisphere's summer meteor shower season. Explore courses from Top Institutes in Please select course: Select a Course Category CXO Healthcare Design Thinking Product Management Operations Management MBA Others Management Degree Cybersecurity Project Management others Data Analytics Artificial Intelligence PGDM Public Policy healthcare Technology MCA Data Science Data Science Finance Digital Marketing Leadership Skills you'll gain: Digital Strategy Development Expertise Emerging Technologies & Digital Trends Data-driven Decision Making Leadership in the Digital Age Duration: 40 Weeks Indian School of Business ISB Chief Digital Officer Starts on Jun 30, 2024 Get Details Skills you'll gain: Operations Strategy for Business Excellence Organizational Transformation Corporate Communication & Crisis Management Capstone Project Presentation Duration: 11 Months IIM Lucknow Chief Operations Officer Programme Starts on Jun 30, 2024 Get Details Skills you'll gain: Customer-Centricity & Brand Strategy Product Marketing, Distribution, & Analytics Digital Strategies & Innovation Skills Leadership Insights & AI Integration Expertise Duration: 10 Months IIM Kozhikode IIMK Chief Marketing and Growth Officer Starts on Apr 7, 2024 Get Details Skills you'll gain: Technology Strategy & Innovation Emerging Technologies & Digital Transformation Leadership in Technology Management Cybersecurity & Risk Management Duration: 24 Weeks Indian School of Business ISB Chief Technology Officer Starts on Jun 28, 2024 Get Details The greatest places to watch Delta Aquariids are those with low levels of light pollution. The best visibility will come from clear, black skies, and Lancashire has a number of black Sky Discovery Sites that fit the bill. Slaidburn and Gisburn Forest, Beacon Fell Country Park, and Crook O'Lune Picnic Site in the Forest of Bowland are among the designated locations. Preston's Deepdale Labour and Social Club Live Events Preston's Brockholes Nature Reserve Preston's Moor Park is home to Jeremiah Horrocks Observatory. Preston's Alston Observatory Preston's Beacon Fell Visitor Centre Cricket Club of Blackpool Embankment of Pilling, Pilling Clitheroe's Slaidburn Visitor Parking Lot Clitheroe's Gisburn Forest Hub Torrisholme's Church of the Ascension Halton Green's Crook O'Lune Picnic Site Lancaster's Caton Moor Windfarm Stargazers can stay at Clerk Laith Lodge near Newton-in-Bowland, Graystock Lodge in Cockerham, or Bowland Wild Boar Park in Preston for longer viewing sessions or overnight stays. Because the meteors seem to originate close to the star Delta Aquarii, the Delta Aquariids are named after the constellation Aquarius. Because the shower happens just a few days before a New Moon, there will be less lunar interference, making this year's viewing conditions favourable. Although there is still debate on the Delta Aquariids' origin, recent research suggests Comet 96P/Machholz as the most likely source. The comet, which was discovered by astronomer Donald Machholz in 1986, is thought to be four miles (6.4 km) in diameter and completes one cycle around the Sun every 5.2 years. The yearly meteor shower is caused by ice vaporising and releasing dust and rock debris as the comet gets closer to the Sun. This debris burns when it enters Earth's atmosphere.
