Tonight is The Best Night For The Lyrid Meteor Shower
21 Saturday Apr 2012
Posted in Happenings, Science&Tech
Tag Archives: Science
Lyrid Meteor Shower Arrives This Weekend
18 Wednesday Apr 2012
Posted in Happenings, Science&Tech
April’s Lyrid Meteor Shower arrives this weekend and should be visible from Friday night to Monday morning (April 20 – April 23). The best night for seeing meteors will likely by late Saturday/early Sunday until dawn. Typically, we can expect to see about 10-20 meteors per hour at the peak of the Lyrid shower.
According to EarthSky.org, this weekend’s Lyrid shower should provide some of the best meteor shower viewing conditions in a while because the new moon will present a moonless sky.
“After patiently enduring bright moonlight for all the major showers at the end of 2011 (including the Perseids, Draconids, Orionids, Leonids and Geminids), the 2012 Lyrid shower will be moon-free! The new moon guarantees a dark sky in the late night and morning hours, the best time to watch the Lyrid shower.”
The best time to see the meteors will be in the pre-dawn hours in all parts of our night sky.
For more information on the Lyrid Meteor Shower and other star-gazing events, visit EarthSky.org.
Image and quote from EarthSky.org.
Happenings This Weekend: Dance & Science
25 Friday Jan 2008
Posted in Happenings
FRIDAY, JANUARY 25
Ballroom, Swing, & Latin Dance Party
From Learntadance of Valatie, NY:
Free dance lesson for those interested in learning to dance. Ballroom, Swing, & latin dance party to follow. Offered the 2nd & 4th Friday of each month. Sponsored by Learntadance.
DETAILS:
Time: Fri, Jan. 25 7:15PM
Location: The Crooked Lake House
2339 Rt-43
Averill Park, NY 12018
518 674-3894
Cost: Free Lesson – Dance Admission $10
More Info: www.learntadance.com
SATURDAY, JANUARY 26
Adventures in Science Weekend at the Schenectady Museum
Enjoy demonstrations and experiments led by Museum Educators and scientists in our galleries! Make science fun to see and do! January 26 & 27, 2008
DETAILS:
Time: Sat, Jan. 26 12:30 – 2:00 PM
Location: Schenectady Museum & Suits-Bueche Planetarium
15 Nott Terrace Heights
Schenectady, NY 12308
518-382-7890
Cost: FREE with Museum admission
More Info: www.schenectadymuseum.org
