Perseids Meteor Shower
The Perseids are the most popular meteor shower as they peak on warm August nights as seen from the northern hemisphere. The Perseids are active from July 17 to August 24, peaking on August 12 - 13.
Calendar
12 events found.
Astronomical Events
Autumnal Equinox
Fall begins with the autumnal equinox - in the Northern Hemisphere, it's the September equinox; in the Southern Hemisphere, it is the equinox in March.
Sungrazer Comet Passing Close to the Sun
A comet. called a sungrazer, is passing VERY close to the Sun - right now!
Saturn 0.1°S of Moon
Saturn will pass within 0.1° of Saturn on this date.
Mercury at Aphelion
Mercury's 88-day orbit around the Sun will carry it to its furthest point to the Sun – its aphelion – at a distance of 0.47 AU.
Venus at Perihelion
The planet Venus is a Perihelion (its closest approach to the Sun) on this date.
Total Lunar Eclipse
The Moon will pass into Earth’s shadow and appear to turn red on the night of March 13 or early in the morning on March 14.
First Quarter Moon 2025
The Moon is at First quarter on this date -it will be visible high in the southern sky in early evening.
Mars at Aphelion
Mars will be at the farthest point in its orbit around the Sun on this date - 154,425,919.9 miles.
Last Quarter Moon 2025
The Moon is at Last Quarter (or Third Quarter) – rising around midnight, and visible to the south after sunrise.
Lyrids Meteor Shower
Peak: ~Apr 21-22, 2020 The Lyrids are a medium strength shower that usually produces good rates for three nights centered on the maximum. These meteors also usually lack persistent trains […]