The view of the north-northeastern sky during the peak of Perseids on Aug. 13, 2023 at 4 a.m. using the Stellarium software. (PAGASA) The annual Perseids meteor shower will reach its peak activity on Sunday, Aug. 13, with as many as 150 meteors an hour under clear skies, the Philippine Atmospheric,...
Filipinos may get to see three meteor shower events this month, said the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) in its July astronomical diary. PAGASA said the Piscis Austrinid, Southern δ-Aquariids, and α-Capricornids meteor showers will all be...
Filipino astrophiles may witness two meteor shower events in April according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA). In its Astronomical Diary, the state weather bureau bared that these two astronomical events are Lyrid and Pi Puppid meteor...
The view of the southeastern sky during the peak of the Geminids on December 14, 2022 at 2 a.m. when the shower’s radiant is represented by the green solid circle. (PAGASA) The Geminid and Ursid meteor showers will grace the country’s night sky this December, according to the astronomical diary...
The view of the southeastern sky during the peak of Leonids on Nov. 18, 2022 at 5 a.m. The shower's radiant is represented by the green solid circle. (PAGASA) The annual Leonid meteor shower will reach its peak on Friday, Nov. 18, with as many as 15 meteors an hour under clear skies, the Philippine...
(UNSPLASH) The annual Perseids meteor shower will reach its peak on Saturday, Aug. 13, with as many as 150 meteors an hour under clear skies, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said in its August astronomical diary. PAGASA said the Perseids can...
(PIXABAY) As many as 40 shooting stars per hour will be visible across the sky before dawn on Friday, May 6, as the Eta Aquarids (η-Aquariids) meteor shower reaches its peak. According to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), the η-Aquariids is...
(UNSPLASH) Mark your calendars! The annual Lyrids and π-Puppids meteor showers will be visible in the country this month, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said in its April astronomical diary. Lyrids meteor shower will be observable from...
The view of the sky during the peak of the Geminid meteor shower at 2 a.m. on December 14, 2021. (PAGASA) One of the most prolific meteor showers of the year is reaching its peak in the early hours of Tuesday, Dec. 14. The Geminid meteor shower, which is produced by the debris left behind by the...
(PAGASA) What better way to celebrate the end of the year than wishing upon shooting stars across the sky. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said some meteor shower events can be observed in December, including the stunning Geminids meteor...
The view of the east-northeast portion of the sky during the peak of Leonids on November 18, 2021 at 5:20 a.m. The red solid circle represents the location of the meteor shower radiant. (PAGASA) Watching four meteor showers while enjoying the cold breeze will greet Filipino skywatchers this month....
Stargazers will be in for a treat as the Orionid meteor shower will become active from Oct. 17 to 25, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said. (PAGASA) In its astronomical diary, PAGASA said the shower, at maximum rates, may reach 15 meteors...
