The Orionids will peak tonight, with up to 30 meteors per hour crossing the sky

The Orionids will peak tonight, with up to 30 meteors per hour crossing the sky

On the night from today to Sunday, the maximum of the Orionid meteor shower will occur, 20 to 30 meteors can fly through the sky in an hour. It will be possible to observe them from 23:00 at the earliest, when they could already appear high enough above the horizon, the peak is expected before … Read more

Comet C/2023 P1 Nishimura: How and when to observe the newly discovered comet visible to the naked eye

Comet C/2023 P1 Nishimura: How and when to observe the newly discovered comet visible to the naked eye

The newly discovered comet C/2023 P1 Nishimura is hurtling toward Earth and will likely be visible to the naked eye. It was last observed by contemporaries of Petr Vok from Rožmberk, its estimated orbital period is 434 years. The greenish comet C/2023 P1 was first captured in his images at the beginning of August by … Read more

Observing the Perseids Meteor Shower in August: Ideal Conditions and Viewing Tips

Observing the Perseids Meteor Shower in August: Ideal Conditions and Viewing Tips

After a year, we will see a beautiful heavenly spectacle again. We can already observe the meteor shower known as the Perseids. However, the best shooting stars will be seen on the weekend, when the swarm will be at its peak. The Perseids can be seen in the sky every year from mid-July to approximately … Read more