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Violent Femmes, Echo & the Bunnymen set San Antonio concert date
About the only thing Violent Femmes and Echo & the Bunnymen have in common is the early '80s, an almost-anything-goes era for pop music fueled by the …
San AntonioThis Is How The Vibranium In 'Avengers: Infinity War' Came To Earth
It’s incredibly difficult to be unawed by shooting stars – in reality, fiery meteors – and their terrestrial impact equivalents, meteorites.<p>Sure, space debris is constantly raining down on us, with as much as 193 tonnes (213 tons) falling to Earth in mainly dust-sized clumps every single day. The …
Earth ScienceMeteorite Nanodiamonds Shed Light on the Early Solar System
Diamonds found inside meteorites at Sudan’s Mahata Sitta site, “Station Six” in Arabic, appear to have been formed by pressure 20,000 times more …
Meteor ShowersLyrid Meteor Shower: Everything to Know About the Celestial Event
Think of it as fireworks for Earth Day.<p>Just in time for Earth Day, the Lyrid meteor shower is going out with a bang, and maybe even a few fireballs. …
AstronomyLyrid Meteor Shower 2018: When To Watch In Massachusetts
The fickle Lyrids sometimes produce fireballs and up to 100 meteors an hour, and good news, the weather will cooperate in Massachusetts.<p>BOSTON, MA – …
AstronomyFortnite meteor update: When will it hit Tilted Towers?
The rumoured meteor strike in Fortnite is seemingly drawing closer with many players expecting it to hit the map within the next week.<p>It has been a …
Entertainment (UK)A Massive Meteor Shower Will Be Visible Over Montreal
Meteor showers are a pretty amazing thing to see. Unfortunately when you live in a city like Montreal, the night sky is usually too bright for you to …
AstronomyLOOK UP: Lyrid meteor shower continues through Wednesday
Get ready for another sky show: the Lyrid meteor shower happens this month.<p>According to Space.com, the Lyrids fall between April 16 and April 25, so, …
AstronomyWatch the Meteor Shower May 6 from Cerro Pelado in Guanacaste, Costa Rica
The Eta Aquarid meteor shower which is associated with Halley’s Comet will have its peak activity on May 6 this year, and if you are a fan of …
Costa RicaLyrid Meteor Shower 2018: When To Watch In Rhode Island
The fickle Lyrids sometimes produce fireballs and up to 100 meteors an hour, and good news, the weather will cooperate in Rhode Island.<p>NEWPORT, RI – …
Rhode IslandLyrid Meteor Shower 2018: When To Watch In New Hampshire
The fickle Lyrids sometimes produce fireballs and up to 100 meteors an hour, and good news, the weather will cooperate in New Hampshire.<p>CONCORD, NH – …
Astronomy2018 April 22 - Meteor Over Crater Lake
<b>Meteor Over Crater Lake</b> <b><br>Image Credit & Copyright:</b> Brad Goldpaint (Goldpaint Photography)<p><b>Explanation:</b> Did you see it? One of the more common questions …
Crater LakeAnnual meteor shower to peak tonight
Looking for an outdoor show without finding a drive-in theater?<p>Try the Lyrid meteor shower, which will peak in the nighttime sky Sunday.<p>The Lyrid …
Meteor ShowersHow To Watch The Lyrid Meteor Shower In Australia
Image: iStock<p>Anyone that is willing to look to the skies in the early hours tonight will be rewarded with the peak of the Lyrid meteor shower. If you …
Meteor ShowersLyrid Meteor Shower: When To Watch In Illinois
The meteor shower can produce fireballs and up to 100 meteors an hour — here's when to watch the 2018 Lyrid event.<p>ILLINOIS — The spring and summer …
AstronomyLyrid meteors before dawn April 23?
Photo: Lyrid meteor 2013 by Mike O’Neal<p>Late Sunday night (April 22, 2018) or before dawn Monday might offer you a few Lyrid meteors, but we’re past …
AstronomyLOOK UP! Lyrid meteor shower will peak tonight in the Portland area
Astronomy buffs and skywatchers of all kinds are in store for a special treat this weekend.<p>The Lyrid meteor shower will reach its peaks over the next …
Portland, ORLyrid meteor shower 2018: 8 stunning photos of the celestial display
This year's Lyrid meteor shower reached its peak this weekend, and photographers flocked to social media to share some stunning snapshots of the …
Meteor ShowersLyrid meteor shower 2018: When is it – and where are the best places to watch in the UK?
Every year our skies are lit up by returning meteor showers, from Lyrids to Quadrantids, Orionids to Geminids. If the weather conditions are in our favour and the moon isn't too bright, there's a chance you'll be able to see the shooting stars in action.<p>Here is our guide to the must-see meteor …
Meteor ShowersLyrid Meteor Shower Could Dazzle With 15-20 Shooting Stars Per Hour
SAN FRANCISCO (KPIX) — The sky is putting on a show as Earth Day dawns. The Lyrid meteor shower will be at its peak just before dawn Sunday.<p>A viewing …
Meteor ShowersLyrid Meteor Shower 2018: Watch This Weekend In Maryland
The Lyrids may produce fireballs and up to 100 meteors an hour. In Maryland, remember to look up for that "outburst" this weekend.<p>The spring and …
AstronomyThe Lyrid Meteor Shower 2018: When And How To Watch It, And What You’re Seeing
For as long as humanity has looked to the sky, we’ve seen the Lyrid meteor shower. Records of the Lyrids, the oldest known annual meteor shower, date back at least to 687 BC, and may go back even further. That makes them not just a beautiful show in the sky, but also a deep connection to our …
Meteor ShowersHow to see the Lyrid meteor shower in Michigan this weekend
This Sunday is Earth Day but a celestial attraction at may steal the show.<p>The Lyrid meteor shower will peak Saturday, NASA says online, and luckily …
AstronomyHow and when to watch the Lyrid meteor shower this weekend
It’s been a little while since skywatching enthusiasts had something to get excited about. Considering how jam-packed with celestial eye candy 2017 …
AstronomyMystery Meteorite Came From Long Gone Alien World
Most chunks of space rock found on our planet belong to families of meteorites that can be traced back to a common origin. For instance, shergottite, …
Meteor ShowersHere's how to catch the most spectacular views of the Lyrid meteor shower when it peaks tonight
Another big science-y space moment is upon us. No, it’s not a total (or even partial) solar eclipse, and you won’t need special glasses to view this …
Meteor ShowersRolex Day-Date 40 White Gold Meteorite Dial 228239 Watch Hands-On
At Baselworld 2018, Rolex introduced a new meteorite dial option for the 18ct white gold version of the Day-Date 40 (reference 228239). Rolex …
WatchesThe Lyrid meteor shower peaks Saturday night: Viewing tips
Ever wish upon a shooting star? If not, Saturday night into Sunday morning you will have the chance to wish on your very own, as the Lyrid meteor shower graces the skies above the United States.<p>At its peak, up to 20 meteors per hour will spark across the heavens overnight Saturday into Sunday. …
Meteor ShowersHow to See This Weekend's Lyrid Meteor Shower
It's one of Earth's oldest meteor showers.<p>You'll want to look beyond our planet this Earth Day. The Lyrid meteor shower will peak in the early hours of Sunday, April 22, lighting up the sky with 10 to 20 shooting stars per hour. Added bonus: The sky will be purely dark for prime meteor viewing in …
AstronomyLyrid Meteor Shower: 5 Things To Know About Oldest Annual Viewing of Shooting Stars
Get ready to see the night sky light up with shooting stars. The Lyrid Meteor Shower will soon hit its breathtaking peak, so find out the vital …
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