Major Celestial Events , Coming Up in 2024.
Stargazers in the United States witnessed an array of spectacular
celestial events in 2023, including a rare "ring of fire"
eclipse, meteor showers and a partial lunar eclipse. .
Stargazers in the United States witnessed an array of spectacular
celestial events in 2023, including a rare "ring of fire"
eclipse, meteor showers and a partial lunar eclipse. .
Stargazers in the United States witnessed an array of spectacular
celestial events in 2023, including a rare "ring of fire"
eclipse, meteor showers and a partial lunar eclipse. .
'Smithsonian Magazine' recently offered
readers a list of some of the must-see
stellar events coming up in 2024.
December 12, 2023, to January 12, 2024:, Quadrantid meteor shower, This meteor shower's short, intense peak
is set to occur January 3 to January 4. .
NASA suggests would-be viewers lay on their
back with feet facing northeast, looking up
and allowing your eyes 30 minutes to adjust.
April 8:, Total solar eclipse, The moon is on course to pass directly between
the Earth and the sun, which should be visible
anywhere along the 115-mile-wide path of totality. .
It’s an event unlike anything
else that you will ever witness.
It’s a real surreal feeling, Jeff Rich, astronomer and outreach coordinator at the
Carnegie Observatories, via 'Smithsonian Magazine'.
April 16 to April 25: , Lyrids meteor shower, Unfortunately, this year's annual
Lyrid meteor shower falls just before
the full moon, which may obscure viewing.
April 16 to April 25: , Lyrids meteor shower, Unfortunately, this year's annual
Lyrid meteor shower falls just before
the full moon, which may obscure viewing.
April 15 to May 27: , Eta Aquarid meteor shower, This annual shower, known for its fast-traveling
meteors, will take place around the new moon
on May 6, providing good viewing conditions. .
August 11 to August 13: , Perseid meteor shower, This annual meteor shower is typically one of the most
spectacular of the year, with viewers expected to
see between 50 and 100 shooting stars per hour.
September 18: , Partial lunar eclipse, This celestial event will be visible from North and South
America, as well as Europe and Africa, beginning
on September 17 at 10:12 p.m. Eastern Time.