The best time to watch a meteor shower is in the early predawn hours, when the moon is low in the sky. Competing sources of light — such as a bright moon or artificial glow — are the main ...

When the Quadrantid meteor shower peaks on Friday, it will be the year's first chance to see fireballs in the sky. A waning crescent moon means good visibility under clear and dark conditions.

Having a poor shower is miserable, especially if it involves huddling under a trickle of warm water before being frozen to the bone when someone turns on a tap nearby. That’s why, if you’re refitting ...

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But when a meteor shower douses Earth, does it pose any threat to satellites, spacecraft or astronauts on the International Space Station (ISS)? In most cases, absolutely not, said Bill Cooke ...