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23-04-2025
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Happy Earth Day 2025! Write your name in NASA satellite images and celebrate our planet (video)
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Happy Earth Day! April 22 is traditionally known as Earth Day, the occasion where we pause as temporary travelers on our 'blue marble' to honor and respect our precious planetary home and its immeasurable beauty, allowing for greater appreciation of this distinctive world's bounty of resources. This yearly reflective holiday was first founded as Earth Day on April 22, 1970 by Wisconsin Senator Gaylord Nelson, when 20 million Americans united as a concerned force to bring attention to the vital importance of recognizing key environmental issues facing our fragile "third rock from the sun" and rejoice in the natural treasures we all enjoy on a daily basis. To help commemorate and engage in Earth Day 2025, one fun activity we can all partake in is a special NASA page where participants can download this year's inspiring Earth Day Poster and also view and export their name magically written out in letters formed by actual Landsat satellite images. For over six decades, NASA has been monitoring, observing, and recording images of Earth from the lofty vantage point of space to aid in our understanding of this ever-changing and unique planet using the most revolutionary technology of the times for the benefit of all humankind. RELATED STORIES: — Planet Earth: Everything you need to know — Earth Day: What is it and why does it matter? — Earth Day 2024: Witness our changing planet in 12 incredible satellite images "NASA Science delivers every second of every day for the benefit all, and it begins with how we observe our home planet from the unique vantage point of space," said Nicky Fox, associate administrator, Science Mission Directorate at NASA Headquarters in Washington. "Our satellites, Mars rovers, astronauts and other NASA Science missions send back beautiful images of our planet, from the smallest of plankton to the pale blue dot, to help give us a comprehensive, detailed view of our home that we especially celebrate each Earth Day."
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12-04-2025
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Lyrid meteor shower peak approaches: How to watch it in the Upstate, peak viewing times
The stars won't be the only celestial objects sparkling across the night skies in late April. A medium strength meteor shower known as the Lyrids will soon rain down in the Northern Hemisphere. And the most exciting part is that South Carolinians will be able to see it. Here's more to know about the meteor shower and peak times for viewing. The Lyrids are one of the "oldest known meteor showers" that have been observed for 2,700 years, according to NASA Science. The Chinese were the first to keep record of the Lyrid sighting, dating to 687 BC. "The Lyrids are known for their fast and bright meteors. Though not as fast or plentiful as the famous Perseids in August, Lyrids can surprise watchers with as many as 100 meteors seen per hour," said NASA Science. Lyrids don't usually leave a trail of "glowing dust trains" behind them as they travel across the Earth's atmosphere, but S.C. residents will still be able to catch glimpse of a "fireball," a bright flash produced by the shower. The Lyrids will peak in the Upstate on April 21-22 (Spartanburg), per Date and Time. During this time, there will be up to 18 meteors per hour. Like most meteor showers, the Lyrids can be seen best when the radiant (where the meteors appear to start) is highest just before dawn, according to the Old Farmer's Almanac. To see the most meteors, you should try viewing the meteor shower between midnight and dawn. The Almanac also recommends looking straight above you in the sky (the zenith) as your starter point. You will not need binoculars or any other equipment for viewing. "In fact, binoculars do not work well for meteor showers." said the Almanac. "The naked eye is your best tool!" Other tips the Almanac suggests are to be in a dark place void of lights and obstructions such as trees or tall buildings. You should also find a spot that offers a wide view of the sky. Overall, the best viewing of the Lyrids will be weather dependent, with clear skies optimal for sky gazing. Nina Tran covers trending topics for The Greenville News. Reach her via email at ntran@ This article originally appeared on Greenville News: What is the Lyrid meteor shower? Peak times to view it in Upstate SC
