October is one of the best months of the year to catch a meteor shower. This year, skywatchers get a bonus: two meteor showers active at the same time. The famous Orionids will peak in late October, and the slower but often brighter Southern Taurids will also be putting on a show.… Continue reading.
A meteor shower happens when Earth travels through a stream of debris left behind by a comet or asteroid. When these tiny bits of rock and dust enter our atmosphere, they burn up and create bright streaks of light in the sky.… Continue reading.
Meteor Shower – Photo by DAS Member Bart Scully
What Is a Meteor Shower?Meteor showers happen when Earth passes through a trail of debris left by a comet or asteroid. These tiny bits of rock and dust enter our atmosphere and burn up, creating bright streaks of light across the night sky.… Continue reading.
Each May, the Eta Aquariid meteor shower puts on a show in the early morning sky. These meteors get their name because they appear to radiate from the constellation Aquarius, near the star Eta Aquarii. The Eta Aquariids are known for their fast, bright meteors and are especially exciting because they are connected to one of the most famous comets in history—Halley’s Comet.… Continue reading.
Every April, the night sky lights up with a dazzling display of shooting stars during the Lyrid meteor shower. The Lyrids get their name because they seem to radiate from the constellation Lyra, which contains the bright star Vega.… Continue reading.
Zodiacal light is a faint, glowing band of light that stretches across the night sky. It looks like a soft triangle of light, and it appears along the path the Sun travels through the sky, known as the ecliptic.… Continue reading.
The upcoming total eclipse of the full Worm Moon on March 13–14, 2025, presents a remarkable opportunity for Denver skywatchers to observe this celestial event. Here’s a comprehensive guide covering the timing, phases, scientific background, and observing tips.
What Causes Lunar Eclipses and What’s a Blood Moon?… Continue reading.
The Denver Astronomical Society (DAS) is growing fast! With over 1,100 members and counting, we welcome new astronomy lovers all the time. To help new members get started, we hold New Member Orientations about every four months at the historic Chamberlin Observatory.… Continue reading.
