An annual meteor shower is expected to be more dazzling than ever as a lack of moonlight in the UK helps the shooting stars shine brighter. The Geminid meteor shower, which returns every year, will appear brighter than usual because it won't be fighting the moonlight. Those will to brave the cold will be treated to a dazzling display best seen between 1 and 2am on Thursday. Robin Scagell, vice-president of the Society for Popular Astronomy, said: "Weather permitting, it could be one of the best displays we've had for a long time. The last one like this was in 2014, when there was very little moon. "On average, you should see one or two meteors a minute, maybe 90 per hour under really good conditions. Advertisement "Some of the brightest meteors I've seen have been Geminids. They move relatively slowly across the sky so are easy to photograph, and you can get one or two fireballs among them." However, for many, cloud cover overnight between … [Read more...] about Geminid meteor shower predicted to be most dazzling ever thanks to absent moon
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Huge ‘fireball flash’ over UK spotted by 120 Brits as giant METEOR snapped streaking across sky
A HUGE meteor lit up the sky over the UK last night. The burning space rock looked just like a firework and was reported by around 120 Brits. The UK Meteor Network described the meteor as a "fireball" and retweeted several videos caught on home doorbell cameras. It came crashing through the atmosphere at about 9.55pm GMT on Sunday. Sightings were reported from all over the UK including in Scotland and Somerset. Amazed stargazers took to Twitter to share what they saw. Detected on SCAMP network too, congrats! https://t.co/buZwCt10OP — UK Meteor Network (@UKMeteorNetwork) February 28, 2021 Great capture https://t.co/TNtTv5h5XT — UK Meteor Network (@UKMeteorNetwork) March 1, 2021 One told the UK Meteor Network: "I saw this in Manchester! Incredible!!!!!" Another said: "I saw one as i was taking my recycling bin out and that was about 9.55pm and I live in Slough, Berkshire." Others described spotting what they thought was a firework and some … [Read more...] about Huge ‘fireball flash’ over UK spotted by 120 Brits as giant METEOR snapped streaking across sky
Jupiter and Mercury conjunction – see Solar System’s smallest and biggest planets together this week
STARGAZERS will be treated to a close meeting between Jupiter and Mercury this week. The Solar System's largest and smallest planets will reach conjunction on Friday morning. That means they'll look like they're almost touching to us Earthly observers. This celestial event is one for early risers. You'll need to spot the planets just before dawn on March 5. Look low on the eastern horizon. It's best to do this with a pair of binoculars or a small telescope. Around 45 minutes before sunrise on March 5, Mercury should be slightly above and to the left of Jupiter. Mercury and Jupiter will be separated by just 0.3°. Weather permitting, both planets with look like stars shining just above the horizon. Saturn should also be visible to the right of Jupiter and a lot higher up. Mercury is the closest planet to the Sun and it reached the outer most edge of its orbit that's visible from Earth in January. That made it far enough away from the Sun's glare to … [Read more...] about Jupiter and Mercury conjunction – see Solar System’s smallest and biggest planets together this week
Halle Berry, 54, showcases her amazing upper body strength as she does sit-ups while hanging upside down from a punching bag
She's as synonymous with her incredible physique as she is for her acting skills. And Halle Berry showed just how she maintains her age-defying figure as she expertly did a series of sit-ups while hanging upside down from a punching bag. In pictures shared to her Instagram on Friday, the 54-year-old actress appeared on fine form as she worked on her core strength amid the gruelling workout. Work it: Halle Berry showed just how she maintains her age-defying figure as she expertly did a series of sit-ups while hanging upside down from a punching bag Halle appeared in full concentration mode as she hung from the bag using just her intertwined ankles. RELATED ARTICLES Previous 1 Next Halle Berry drinks wine in bed after inking deal to star in... Angela Bassett, 62, is sensational in purple Dolce & Gabbana... Kate Hudson takes selfie with masked hair and make-up team... Halle Berry reveals her first-ever kiss was with a … [Read more...] about Halle Berry, 54, showcases her amazing upper body strength as she does sit-ups while hanging upside down from a punching bag
Baby Sussex: All the details, as they emerge
Meghan and Harry's "very healthy" baby boy was born this morning. Here are all the details, as they emerge: :: Sex - baby is a boy! :: Name - not yet! Harry says they're "still thinking" about it. :: Weight - 7lbs 3oz. Advertisement :: Time of birth - 5.26am. :: Place of birth - not yet confirmed, but believed not to have been in hospital. More from UK COVID-19: Hunt for mystery person infected with Brazilian 'variant of concern' after six cases confirmed in Britain COVID news live - UK latest as top scientist warns Brazil variant 'likely' beats antibodies Prince Harry tells Oprah Winfrey his 'biggest fear was history repeating itself' in reference to Diana's death UK meteor: 'Huge flash' as 'fireball' lights up skies 'like a giant firework' COVID-19: No evidence of difference between school staff testing positive for coronavirus antibodies and wider population, ONS figures show Brazil COVID … [Read more...] about Baby Sussex: All the details, as they emerge