July 23 - Meteor Season Begins

July 23 Meteor Season Begins by:

When Earth’s orbit intersects rocky and icy debris left behind by comets in space, we experience a meteor shower. Image via Bob King, aka AstroBob.

Delta Aquariids 2019: All you need to know Late July presents the nominal peak of the Delta Aquariid meteor shower, but this is a long and rambling shower, and you can see its meteors well into August. Here's how to watch. Perseid meteors 2019: All you need to know The Perseid meteor shower has begun its slow and steady rise to its peak. In 2019, the peak mornings - closer to August 12 - will be troubled by moonlight. Plan to watch for Perseid meteors in early August this year, then be prepared for moonlight at the peak. Read more. Joshua trees facing extinction They outlived mammoths and saber-toothed tigers. But new research suggests that without dramatic action to reduce climate change, Joshua trees won’t survive much past this century. Read more.

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Tonight … Ophiuchus, 13th constellation of zodiac The sun passes in front of Ophiuchus each year from about November 30 to December 18. Read more.

Dark rift in the Milky Way View at EarthSky Community Photos. | The Great Rift or Dark Rift is a dark area in the starlit band of the Milky Way. It's really clouds of dust, where new stars are forming. Photo captured July 19 by Chuck Reinhart in Vincennes, Indiana. Thank you, Chuck! Read more about the Dark Rift. Submit your photo to EarthSky here! Did a friend forward EarthSkyNews to you? Click here to get your own subscription!

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