Explore the captivating world of celestial phenomena, from dazzling meteor showers to rare planetary alignments. Our coverage delves into the science behind...
A celestial phenomenon is any observable event occurring in the sky or outer space, often involving astronomical objects or light interactions.
Common types include meteor showers, solar and lunar eclipses, planetary conjunctions, comets, aurorae, and visible supernovae.
For solar events, always use certified solar filters. For night sky events, seek dark locations away from light pollution, and binoculars or telescopes can enhance viewing.
Many, like eclipses and meteor showers, are highly predictable. Others, such as new comets or certain transient events, can be less predictable or even unexpected.
Meteor showers occur when Earth passes through streams of cosmic debris left by comets or asteroids. These small particles burn up as they enter our atmosphere, creating streaks of light.