Tag: Stargazing
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Meteors to ‘Beaver Moon’: All notable astronomical events in November
November’s Night Sky: An Overview The November sky is packed with celestial happenings that appeal to both casual skywatchers and seasoned observers. From a dazzling supermoon to visible planets and meteor showers, the month offers frequent opportunities to glimpse the workings of our solar system. Read on for a concise guide to the most notable…
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November Night Sky: Meteors to Beaver Moon and All Notable Astronomical Events
November’s Skywatching Spotlight: What to Expect November offers a rich slate of astronomical happenings, drawing skywatchers outdoors as the nights grow longer and darker. From a brilliant supermoon to meteor showers and notable planetary alignments, the month invites both casual observers and seasoned stargazers to look up. Here’s your comprehensive guide to the key events,…
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Comet C/2025 R2 SWAN: How to Watch the Naked-Eye Flyby Next Week
Overview: A Rare Celestial Visitor in October Comet C/2025 R2 SWAN is dazzling stargazers as it makes a relatively close pass by Earth in October 2025. Discovered by a Ukrainian amateur astronomer, Vladimir Bezugly, in September, the comet has surprised observers with a brightness that could allow naked-eye visibility under dark skies. While the comet’s…
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Orionids 2025 Meteor Shower: Halley’s Comet & New Comets Light Up the Sky
What to expect this October: Orionids 2025 and a celestial coincidence Sky gazers are in for a memorable autumn sky show as the Orionids reach their peak on the night of October 20–21, 2025. This year brings a special twist: two newly discovered comets, Lemmon (C/2025 A6) and SWAN (C/2025 R2), will also be brightest…
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Orionids 2025: A Night Sky Spectacle as Halley’s Comet Peaks and Two New Comets Shine
What to Expect During Orionids 2025 Stargazers are in for a special fall treat as the annual Orionid meteor shower coincides with two freshly discovered comets reaching peak brightness. The Orionids, a long-running meteor shower tied to Halley’s Comet, will light up the night sky from Oct. 2 to Nov. 7, with the peak anticipated…
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Orionids 2025: Meteor Shower Peaks as Halley’s Comet Flares and Two New Comets Cross the Sky
What to expect from the Orionids 2025 The Orionid meteor shower, a beloved autumn sky spectacle, peaks in the dark hours of late October. In 2025, observers will be treated to a rare alignment: the Orionids reach their annual crescendo just as two recently discovered comets, Lemmon (C/2025 A6) and SWAN (C/2025 R2), shine at…
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How to See Comet Lemmon This October: A Practical Stargazing Guide
Introduction: A rare celestial visitor arrives this October Comet Lemmon (C/2025 A6) is a rare, long-period visitor from the outer solar system. After first being spotted in January 2025 near its home in the distant reaches of the solar system, Lemmon has brightened enough to become a target for casual stargazers. With a orbital period…
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How to See Comet Lemmon This October: A Rare Skywatching Event
Introduction: A Rare Visitor from the Outer Solar System Comet Lemmon (C/2025 A6) has transformed from a faint glimmer to a bright object in the night sky, offering a rare opportunity to witness a long-period visitor from the outer solar system. Discovered early in 2025 at Mount Lemmon Observatory in Arizona, this comet completes a…
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Solar Wind Rips Chunk from Comet Lemmon’s Tail: Incredible Astrophotography
Overview: A celestial event in the making Comet C/2025 A6 (Lemmon) has been a beacon for skywatchers as it brightens on its 1,350-year voyage, approaching its perihelion later this year. The latest images, captured by acclaimed astrophotographer Brennan Gilmore, reveal a dramatic interaction between the comet’s icy nucleus and the solar wind — the stream…
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Taurid Meteor Shower 2025: Fireball Potential Peaks in November
The Taurid Meteor Showers Return in October 2025 Two long-running meteor streams — the Northern Taurids and the Southern Taurids — are active again in 2025, offering stargazers a chance to witness nightly meteor activity and, on occasion, spectacular fireballs. These Taurid streams share a common origin in the orbit of the wandering comet 2P/Encke…