Bright Green Meteors Seem to Be Raining Down on New Zealand, But Why?

New Zealand may seem to be under meteor bombardment at the moment. After a huge meteor exploded above the sea near Wellington on July 7, creating a sonic boom that could be heard across the smaller bottom of the South Island, a fireball was captured two weeks later above Canterbury. Fireballs Aotearoa, a collaboration between … Read more

Delta Aquariid meteor shower 2022: When will it peak and how to watch the ‘trailblazing’ celestial event

It’s an interstellar treat! The Southern Delta Aquariid meteor shower is expected to peak on the night of Thursday, July 28 to the predawn hours of Friday, July 29. NASA said that there will be approximately 20 meteors visible each hour with a meteor velocity of 41 km (25 miles ) per second. Their radiant … Read more