Podcasts about Perseids

The mild nights of spring are good times for skywatching. Only one thing is missing: a great meteor shower. The best showers are clustered in fall and winter, with the Perseids of August sometimes joining the list. Although the season doesn’t offer a great shower, a pretty good one should reach its peak tomorrow night: the Lyrids. Under a dark sky, you might see up to a couple of dozen meteors per hour between midnight and dawn. The number of meteors increases closer to dawn, as your part of Earth turns more directly into the meteor stream. Unfortunately, by then the waning Moon will be in the sky, so its light will compete with the fainter meteors. One good thing about meteors, though, is that you don’t have to wait for a shower to see them. A shower occurs when Earth passes through a stream of small bits of dust and rock shed by a comet or asteroid. There are many showers through the year, but only a few are noticeable. But bits of rocky debris are scattered throughout the solar system. So on any dark night, you can see several meteors zipping across the sky. And these “random” meteors can come from any direction and blaze across any part of the sky. So if you have a chance, look for the Lyrid meteor shower in the wee hours of Tuesday morning. If not, then take advantage of just about any clear, dark night to look for meteors flashing across the heavens. Tomorrow: a steady light far across the galaxy. Script by Damond Benningfield

Glenmore Lodge, the Scottish National Outdoor Training Centre, has recently established Scotland's first hill navigation training course to be delivered in British Sign Language. One of those involved in setting it up was deaf climber and mountaineer Morag Skelton. Mark chatted to Morag for the Scotland Outdoors podcast, and we hear an excerpt where they speak about her childhood outdoors and the practicalities involved in climbing when you can't hear. For our latest Scotland Outdoors podcast, Rachel went to meet M.T O'Donnell in her garden near Glasgow. M.T is the founder of Scotland Grows magazine and the host of the Scotland Grows Show podcast. She's keen on looking after her garden in a way that's nature friendly and as she tells Rachel, that even extends to dealing with slugs. On the shores of Loch Awe near Dalmally lies the very striking St Conan's Church. Mark went for a visit to explore its remarkable architecture, both inside and out. A few weeks ago, Mark and Rachel headed across to the island of Easdale which lies 15 miles south of Oban. They got the ferry from Seil and chatted to the boatman, Alan, about who lives on Easdale and who visits. Mark also chats to Bethan Smith who owns a soap making business on the island. And Rachel catches up with Mike Mackenzie who has lived there for decades. He tells her what the community is like and how he came to live on the wee island. If you looked up to the sky earlier this week you might have been lucky to catch a glimpse of the Perseid Meteor Shower. The Perseids are one of the most dramatic things to see in the night sky and the shower will be active for another week or so. We chat live to the Astronomer Royal for Scotland, Catherine Heymans, to get her hints and tips on how to spot the meteors and what else to look out for in the night sky at this time of year. The Countryside Rangers at Mugdock Country Park in East Dunbartonshire have been taking groups out to help them learn how to identify bird species by their sound. Linda Sinclair joined a group, led by Ranger Alan MacBride at Clachan of Campsie, at dusk to listen out for our birdsong and try to identify what they could hear. Poet Matt Kinghorn decided to walk more than 200 miles from his home in Aberdeenshire to North Berwick just to offer a listening ear to anyone who needed it. Rachel met up with him at the start of his challenge to hear more about why he'd decided to do it. And to round off their trip to Easdale, the home of the world stone skimming championships, Mark and Rachel try their hands at skimming despite the rather inclement weather.

GB2RS News Sunday the 18th of August 2024 The news headlines: Plans for the RSGB 2024 Convention continue to take shape New amateur radio exam reference documents have been released Ofcom has released a new video on amateur radio licence revalidation The RSGB Convention is just eight weeks away and the programme is shaping up to be a fantastic mix of interesting presentations for every radio amateur, regardless of experience. There will also be practical sessions and time to chat with representatives from RSGB committees and groups. For a reminder of the wide range of RSGB representatives who were there last year and the great work they all do for the Society, its members and the wider amateur radio community, watch the Convention Chat video that has just been released. Head over to the RSGB YouTube channel at youtube.com/theRSGB and then don't forget to book your ticket for this year's event at rsgb.org/convention The RSGB Exams Teams are pleased to release the exam reference documents for Syllabus 1.6 at Foundation, Intermediate and Full levels. You can find them on the RSGB website by searching for ‘Exam Forms'. If you are taking an exam before the 1st of September, please make sure you use the previous versions which will remain on the website until that date. They have also released the updated mock exams for all levels including new questions from the question bank relating to licensing and operating. These are on the RSGB website at rsgb.org/mock-exams Ofcom has released a new step-by-step video on its YouTube channel to assist radio amateurs in the process of revalidating a UK amateur radio licence using the online licensing portal. Ofcom does note that whilst it is a requirement to revalidate your licence every five years, it is recommended to do it annually. Ensure you keep your details up to date and make a diary reminder to renew each year. You can find the video by going to the RSGB website at rsgb.org and searching for ‘licence revalidation'. On that page, you will also find a helpful FAQ section prepared by the Society on the topic. Do you belong to your local u3a group? Are you keen to share your passion for amateur radio with others? As part of the RSGB's commitment to grow the hobby, the Society would love to hear from RSGB members who would like to spread the word to local u3a groups. As we all know, getting involved in amateur radio provides the opportunity to gain new interest, learn different skills and form social connections, which fits well with u3a's ethos. Register your interest to join an RSGB Teams meeting sometime in September to discuss ideas for engaging u3a groups. Please email strategy@rsgb.org.uk if you'd like to be involved. The RSGB Youngsters on the Air representative Rhys Williams, M0WGY, arrived in Prague, Czechia on Friday the 16th of August for this year's YOTA summer camp. The camp is organised by the IARU Region 1 Youth Working Group together with the Czech Radio Club and finishes on Friday the 23rd of August. These camps offer participants an unforgettable experience and are a fantastic opportunity for young people to learn more about amateur radio, take part in construction activities and make international friendships. To keep up to date with how Rhys is getting on, you can go to rsgb.org/yota-camp and read his daily blog. You can also follow his journey by visiting the RSGB on its Facebook and X pages. Simply search for ‘@thersgb' to find the Society's profile page. Don't forget that International Lighthouse and Lightship Weekend is taking place at the moment. There are lots of operators on the air so why not give them a call? To see a list of registered stations, visit illw.net Please send details of all your news and events to radcom@rsgb.org.uk  The deadline for submissions is 10 am on Thursdays before the Sunday broadcast each week.  And now for details of rallies and events Rugby Amateur Transmitting Society's Annual Radio Rally is taking place today, the 18th, at Princethorpe College, Princethorpe, Rugby. The doors are open from 10 am to 4 pm, the admission fee is £4 per person and pitches cost £20. For more information email rally@rugbyats.co.uk or visit rugbyats.co.uk West Manchester Radio Club's Red Rose Summer Rally is also taking place today, the 18th, at St Joseph's Hall, Mather Lane, Leigh, WN7 2PJ. The doors open at 10 am. For further information email rally@wmrc.co.uk or phone 07796 264 569. Milton Keynes Amateur Radio Society Rally will take place on Sunday the 25th of August. The venue will be Heron's Lodge Guide Activity Centre, Bradwell Road, Loughton Lodge, Milton Keynes, MK8 9AA. The doors open to the public from 9 am. The entrance fee will be £3 and free parking will be available. For trader and exhibitor enquiries please email rally@mkars.org.uk Outdoor pitches and indoor tables are available. For more information visit mkars.org.uk Torbay Annual Communications Fair is set to take place on Sunday the 25th of August at Newton Abbot Racecourse, TQ12 3AF from 10 am. This will be an indoor event with free parking, a bring-and-buy area, an RSGB book stall and on-site catering. For more information email rally@tars.org.uk Now the Special Event news Bushvalley Amateur Radio Club is active from all three lighthouses on Rathlin Island today, the 18th. Operators are working on the 80 to 10m bands using SSB, CW and FT8. Listen out for special event callsigns, GB1RP, GB2EL and GB2WL which will all be in use. For more information, visit the QRZ.com page for each of the callsigns. Special callsign SK100FRK is active until the end of the year to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Falu Radio Club, SK4AO. All amateur bands are in use and operators are working with SSB, CW and FM. For details of a diploma that is available visit QRZ.com Now the DX news Frans, DJ0TP is active as TK/DJ0TP from Corsica, EU-014, until the 4th of September. The station was spotted recently on the 20m band using FT8. QSL via Frans' home call and Logbook of the World. Jean-Louis, F6ITS left France in August 2023 for a round-the-world voyage. He recently obtained a Gambian licence and will be active as C5GM until the end of the year. For the time being he is operating using SSB and CW. QSL via EA7FTR. Now the contest news On Tuesday the 20th, the 1.3GHz UK Activity Contest runs from 1900 to 2130UTC. Using all modes on the 23cm band, the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator. The World Wide Digi DX Contest starts at 1200UTC on Saturday the 24th of August and runs until 1200UTC on Sunday the 25th of August. Using FT4 and FT8 on the 160 to 10m bands, where contests are permitted, the exchange is your four-character locator. On Sunday the 25th, the UK Microwave Group 5.7 and 10GHz Contest runs from 0600 to 1800 UTC. Using all modes on 5.7 and 10GHz frequencies, the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator. Now the radio propagation report, compiled by G0KYA, G3YLA, and G4BAO on Thursday the 15th of August 2024 Last week was notable for its auroral activity, high solar flux index and variable HF conditions. Monday the 12th saw the Kp index rise to 7 as coronal mass ejection material struck the Earth, sparking visible aurora as far south as Cornwall. But by lunchtime on Tuesday things were back to normal with a Kp index below 2. The rest of the week remained fairly settled with the occasional blip up to a Kp index of 4. Meanwhile, HF conditions have been variable with N5J on Jarvis Island in the Pacific being the main DX being chased. This has turned out to be a difficult catch for all but the better-equipped stations in the UK. The operators are active on SSB, CW and FT8, using the SuperFox and Fox and Hound modes, and are working until the 20th of August. So, have a listen and give them a call. The peak times are around 0500 to 1200UTC for a short-path contact, and around 1800UTC for a long-path contact. See jarvisisland2024.com for frequency details and the latest news. Otherwise, the maximum useable frequency, or MUF, over a 3,000km path has been more than 18MHz and often 21MHz during daylight. Night-time MUFs have been more than 14MHz when there have been no geomagnetic disturbances. Next week, NOAA predicts that the solar flux index will start at around 260 but decline to perhaps 210 as the week progresses. This is still enough for some good HF propagation. Predictions are less certain about geomagnetic disturbances, other than a rise on the 22nd of August. Solarham.com predicts that a coronal mass ejection associated with an X1.1 solar flare last Wednesday will pass Earth by the 18th of August, so we may expect the Kp index to rise today. And now the VHF and up propagation news from G3YLA and G4BAO The period of alternating hot summer days and unsettled spells with rain or heavy showers looks like the recipe for the coming week.  The weak ridges of high pressure could prove useful for some Tropo on occasion. In the summer months, Tropo is often more pronounced over nearby waters such as the North Sea and south across Biscay or the English Channel. But it can also feature overnight and, if we are lucky, may help with the 23cm UK Activity Contest on Tuesday the 20th. These high-summer active fronts or heavy showers can be very good for rain scatter. Since temperature plays an important role in the intensity of summer thunderstorms, the resulting rain scatter is often best in the afternoon and early evening. On rare occasions, daytime storms can drift north from France to be over the UK during the night. The Perseids meteor shower peak has passed now, with some good QSOs reported. It's a broad shower and there should still be some worthwhile meteor input to play meteor scatter next week. The recent solar conditions have produced a disturbed Kp index and there were some impressive visible and radio auroras from 10m up to 6m last week. It's worth watching out for a high Kp index above, say, 6 and be ready to listen for radio Aurora in the afternoon. Lastly, the Sporadic-E season struggles on with varying degrees of success, but it's still very much a player for another two or three weeks. The upper air charts show that there should be some strong jet streams and thus potentially good sources of the turbulence required for Sporadic-E. Use the Propquest.co.uk  NVIS graphs to see if Dourbes in Belgium is showing any spikes. Moon declination is negative but rising now. It won't go positive until Wednesday, so short Moon visibility windows and peak elevation continue to increase. Wednesday is also perigee, the Moon's closest point to Earth and when path losses are at their lowest. 144MHz sky noise is moderate to low over the coming week.  And that's all from the propagation team this week.

This episode contains: The three of us start out this episode with a chat regarding the complicated relations between ourselves and leftover pizza. Steven has been enjoying Delicious in Dungeon and pitches it to Devon. Ben is on the hunt for the Perseids meteor shower. Steven holds back his excitement for Skeleton Crew and the new trailer from D23. Ben has been enjoying TIme Bandits, both old and new.    Future or Now? Stop Making Fun of Me! ChatGPT unexpectedly began speaking in a user's cloned voice during testing. OpenAI's GPT-4o AI model unexpectedly imitated users' voices without permission, highlighting the complexity of safely managing voice synthesis. OpenAI has implemented safeguards, including an output classifier, to prevent unauthorized voice generation. The model can synthesize any voice from a short clip, posing significant security risks. Despite restrictions, similar voice-cloning technologies are expected to become widely available soon. https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2024/08/chatgpt-unexpectedly-began-speaking-in-a-users-cloned-voice-during-testing/    Oops, All Universe: Scientists Discovered Something Kinda Alarming: The Universe Shouldn't Actually Exist. The universe is permeated by the Higgs field, which gives everything its mass. But the Higgs field isn't entirely stable, and if it were to "bubble," it would change reality to such a degree that everything in that "bubble" would cease to exist. The Higgs field could theoretically change to a lower energy state, creating "bubbles" that would dramatically alter the laws of physics. According to the researchers, primordial black holes that formed in the early universe should have triggered the "bubbling" of the Higgs field to such a degree that nothing should have ever been able to form. Primordial black holes should have caused the Higgs field to "bubble" in a way that would have prevented the universe from existing as we know it. The researchers propose two possibilities: either the models of primordial black holes are wrong, or there is some unknown physics about the Higgs field that we are missing. https://www.popularmechanics.com/space/deep-space/a61816635/science-suggests-universe-shouldnt-exist/    This Week in Space: Scientists lay out revolutionary method to warm Mars. Researchers have proposed a revolutionary method to warm Mars by over 50°F, making it suitable for microbial life. This new method, using engineered dust particles - or really GLITTER (and Steven hates glitter) - released to the atmosphere, could potentially warm the Red Planet by more than 50 degrees Fahrenheit, to temperatures suitable for microbial life - a crucial first step towards making Mars habitable. The proposed method is over 5,000 times more efficient than previous schemes to globally warm Mars.  https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/08/240807225455.htm    Book Club This week: The Last Conversation by Paul Tremblay  https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07VDJBGRY?storeType=ebooks  Steven puts it all out there and gives so much praise for this short story it's kind of embarassing. Devon and Ben both also enjoyed the story, but to a lesser degree. We cover the basic plot and some theories that we came up with while reading / listening. We all agree it's the sort of story that works once, additional read-throughs may not reveal any more insight. Ben says the middle might overstay it's welcome, but the end was worth it. Is ______ supposed to be our name? The audio version says "X" according to Devon.  Next week: The Egg by Andy Weir https://www.galactanet.com/oneoff/theegg_mod.html  Ben has been irritable as of late, we talk about why. This podcast is a safe space. We end up chatting a bit about meditation and how to get into it, if you should us an app and a podcast recomendation.       

Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened up 130-points this morning from Friday's close, at 21,599 on turnover of $5.1-billion N-T. Shares in Taiwan staged a technical rebound Friday last week after slumping a day earlier, helped by solid gains in American markets overnight. Market sentiment improved as investors were relieved by lower-than-expected weekly jobless claims in the United States. Led by TSMC, buying momentum continued Friday and spread to old economy and financial stocks to push the Taiex above 21,600 points before some investors moved to the sell side, capping the market's rise. Perseid meteor shower to peak on Monday: Taipei Astronomical Museum And finally, Stargazers are on the lookout tonight, as one of the three major meteor showers of the year is set to peak. The Taipei Astronomical Museum says the Perseid meteor shower may reach a maximum rate of 100 shooting stars per hour this evening. The museum forecasts that the meteor shower's radiant, that's the point in the sky from which meteors appear to originate (起源), will rise at around 8:30 p.m., but the best viewing time would be from 11 p.m. until sunrise the next day. For those who are not able to get outside, the museum will also set up video cameras on mountains to provide a live stream on YouTube accompanied by expert commentary, starting at 8 o'clock tonight. This year's Perseids have been active since July 17 and will continue until Aug. 24. Ukraine Acknowledges Military Action in Russia Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has indirectly acknowledged ongoing military actions in Russia's Kursk border region. Zelenskyy made the comment late Saturday in his nightly address. Ukraine's incursion into Russia is into its sixth day Sunday. It's the largest such attack since Moscow launched its full-scale invasion on Feb. 24, 2022, and is unprecedented (史無前例的) for its use of Ukrainian military units on Russian soil. The Russian Defense Ministry said in a statement that Russian forces engaged Ukrainian troops in 3 villages roughly 25 km from the Ukrainian border. US Biden on Dropping Out of Presidential Race US President Joe Biden says he dropped out of the Presidential race because he was worried internal Democratic party discussions about his fitness to serve (合適，勝任) would be a "distraction" to his re-election campaign. Our US Correspondent Jagruti Dave has more. Olympic Flame Out in Paris The Olympic flame has gone out in Paris, officially ending the 2024 Games as Los Angeles takes over for 2028. The French capital has handed over (把…交給) hosting duties for the Summer Games to the next city in line. For the closing ceremony, Hollywood star Tom Cruise descended from the top of the stadium to the “Mission Impossible” theme song, before taking the Olympic flag from star gymnast Simone Biles, putting it on the back of motorcycle and roaring out of the stadium. Next, Los Angeles will host the Olympics for the third time, with previous Games being held there in 1984 and 1932. It will be the first time the city will host the Paralympics. That was the I.C.R.T. news, Check in again tomorrow for our simplified version of the news, uploaded every day in the afternoon. Enjoy the rest of your day, I'm _____.

Avui al #Recapte d'estiu: -Gemma Caballé, regidora de Cohesió Social, Cultura i Comunicació de l'Ajuntament de l'Ampolla, ens comenta l'èxit dels cursos de català per a nouvinguts que ha acollit la Biblioteca de l'Ampolla. -Llúcia Castaño, de Tastet Clandestí, ens apropa a una nova activitat: Tast i Perseids per una nit única. Una mescla de gastronomia i vistes al cel per veure les llàgrimes de Sant Llorenç. -Platges i piscines: i a l'apartat més fresc del programa parlem amb Xavi de la Torre, coordinador de la piscina de Sant Jaume d'Enveja que ens explica les activitats especials per als divendres d'agost.

Llúcia Castaño, de Tastet Clandestí, ens apropa a una nova activitat: Tast i Perseids per una nit única. Una mescla de gastronomia i vistes al cel per veure les llàgrimes de Sant Llorenç.

Get ready for the greatest night sky show of the year. On the Go's astronomy star "Intergalactic Garry" shoots into our sonic space to explain the science behind this annual wonder. (Krissy Holmes with Garry Dymond)

Producer/Host: R.W. Estela Hi, I'm RW Estela: Since 1991, I've been presenting A Word in Edgewise, WERU's longest-running short feature, a veritable almanac of worldly and heavenly happenings, a confluence of 21st-century life in its myriad manifestations, international and domestic, cosmopolitan and rural, often revealing, as the French say, the more things change, the more they stay the same — though not always! Sometimes in addressing issues affecting our day-to-day lives, in this age of vagary and ambiguity, when chronological time is punctuated elliptically, things can quickly turn edgy and controversial, as we search for understanding amid our dialectic. Tune in Monday mornings at 7:30 a.m. for an exciting journey through space and time with a few notable birthdays thrown in for good measure during A Word in Edgewise . . . About the host: RW Estela was raised as a first-generation American in Colorado by a German mother and a Corsican-Basque father who would become a three-war veteran for the US Army, so RW was naturally a military brat and later engaged in various Vietnam-era civil-service adventures before paying his way through college by skiing for the University of Colorado, playing Boulder coffeehouses, and teaching. He has climbed all of Colorado's Fourteeners; found work as an FAA-certificated commercial pilot, a California-licensed building contractor, a publishing editor, a practitioner of Aikido, and a college professor of English; among his many interdisciplinary pursuits are the design and building of Terrell Residence Library (recently renamed the Terrell House Permaculture Living & Learning Center at the University of Maine), writing Building It In Two Languages (a bilingual dictionary of construction terminology), aerial photo documentation of two dam removals (Great Works and Veazie) on the Penobscot River, and once a week since 1991 drafting an installment of A Word In Edgewise, his essay series addressing issues affecting our day-to-day lives — and WERU's oldest continuous short feature. When pandemics do not interfere, he does the Triple Crown of Maine open-water ocean swims (Peaks to Portland, Islesboro Crossing, and Nubble Light Challenge) and the Whitewater Downriver Point Series of the Maine Canoe and Kayak Racing Organization. RW is the father of two and the grandfather of three and lives with his partner Kathleen of 37 years and their two Maine Coons in Orono. The post A Word in Edgewise 8/12/24: Of Attendant Kayakers, Perseids, & Zorro, the Gay Blade . . . first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

The Perseids meteor shower reaches its peak activity this week. Find out how to see the sight for yourself by listening to this week's episode of Star Diary, the podcast from the makers of BBC Sky at Night Magazine.    Transcript: https://www.skyatnightmagazine.com/podcasts/star-diary-12-aug-2024 Subscribe to BBC Sky at Night Magazine and submit your astrophotography images over on our website: https://www.skyatnightmagazine.com contactus@skyatnightmagazine.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's time for the Perseids meteor shower, Gaia has found hundreds of asteroid moons, Starliner is still in question, and where does the Moon's atmosphere come from?

It's time for the Perseids meteor shower, Gaia has found hundreds of asteroid moons, Starliner is still in question, and where does the Moon's atmosphere come from?

Each year, there are a handful of impressive meteor showers, and one of the largest and best this year will be the Perseids. The quarter moon will set just before midnight, when the shower activity peaks, and if you're in a dark spot expect to see maybe 50-60 shooting stars per hour. Steve Fentress, veteran astronomer and planetarium director, joins us to provide viewing tips, a meteor shower, and star lore over the ages, and more. Host: Rod Pyle Co-Host: Isaac Arthur Guest: Steve Fentress Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-space. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit

In this episode, we explore new revelations about near-Earth asteroids and their evolution over time. We also dive into the ongoing enigma of the sun's superheated corona, and the Kremlin's latest plans for a new Russian orbital SpaceTime station plus Skywatch highlights for August...what you can see in the night sky this month.. Join us for these intriguing updates and more!- 00:00:00 - This is spacetime series 27, episode 96, for broadcast on the 9 August 2024- 00:00:44 - Five new studies provide fresh insights into the ways asteroids change over time- 00:10:50 - Russia has unveiled the latest designs and timeline for its new space station- 00:15:22 - Astronomers describe stars in terms of spectral types based on temperature and characteristics- 00:19:58 - Messier four is one of 103 fuzzy objects discovered by Charles Messiere- 00:22:16 - Sagittarius is known for its many nebula and clusters- 00:23:23 - Ophiuchius contains several star clusters and other interesting features- 00:27:02 - August is also the peak of the annual Perseids meteor shower- 00:29:00 - The Milky Way is directly overhead in the southern hemisphere at this time of year- 00:30:21 - The southern cross is visible in the evening sky during AugustFor more SpaceTime, visit our website at www.spacetimewithstuartgary.comwww.bitesz.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/spacetime-with-stuart-gary--2458531/support

Each year, there are a handful of impressive meteor showers, and one of the largest and best this year will be the Perseids. The quarter moon will set just before midnight, when the shower activity peaks, and if you're in a dark spot expect to see maybe 50-60 shooting stars per hour. Steve Fentress, veteran astronomer and planetarium director, joins us to provide viewing tips, a meteor shower, and star lore over the ages, and more. Host: Rod Pyle Co-Host: Isaac Arthur Guest: Steve Fentress Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-space. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit

Each year, there are a handful of impressive meteor showers, and one of the largest and best this year will be the Perseids. The quarter moon will set just before midnight, when the shower activity peaks, and if you're in a dark spot expect to see maybe 50-60 shooting stars per hour. Steve Fentress, veteran astronomer and planetarium director, joins us to provide viewing tips, a meteor shower, and star lore over the ages, and more. Headlines: Starliner - Boeing's Starliner spacecraft continues to face issues, with some experts questioning whether the program will continue after the current mission - NASA's recent press conferences regarding Starliner have been criticized for lack of clarity and transparency - SpaceX's Crew Dragon may become the sole provider of crew transportation to the International Space Station if Starliner's problems persist Main Topic: The Perseid Meteor Shower - The Perseid meteor shower, peaking around August 12th, is expected to be especially impressive this year due to favorable moon conditions - Observers can expect to see up to one or two meteors per minute under dark sky conditions - The Perseids are created by debris left behind by comet 109P Swift-Tuttle, which orbits the sun every 133 years - Italian astronomer Giovanni Schiaparelli first identified the connection between the Perseids and comet Swift-Tuttle in the 19th century - The colors observed in meteors are caused by different chemical elements in the meteoroids and Earth's atmosphere - Steve Fentress shares the fascinating history of meteor shower observations and their connection to comets - Tips for observing the Perseids include finding a dark location, dressing warmly, and watching the sky between 3 AM and dawn - The future of planetariums lies in becoming valuable community resources and embracing new technologies to create engaging experiences for visitors - Steve Fentress discusses his book "Sky to Space" and his new podcast, "The Forgotten Bookshelf," which features interesting and obscure topics from old books Host: Rod Pyle Co-Host: Isaac Arthur Guest: Steve Fentress Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-space. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit

This weekend will bring one of the year's most spectacular light shows, as the famous Perseid meteor shower peaks, sending shooting stars streaking across the sky. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Each year, there are a handful of impressive meteor showers, and one of the largest and best this year will be the Perseids. The quarter moon will set just before midnight, when the shower activity peaks, and if you're in a dark spot expect to see maybe 50-60 shooting stars per hour. Steve Fentress, veteran astronomer and planetarium director, joins us to provide viewing tips, a meteor shower, and star lore over the ages, and more. Host: Rod Pyle Co-Host: Isaac Arthur Guest: Steve Fentress Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-space. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit

Get ready for the Perseid meteor shower this weekend!

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Paul Hill & Dr. Jenifer “Dr. Dust” Millard host.  Damien Phillips, John Wildridge and Dustin Ruoff produce. This month the team talk Comet Olbers, black holes in globular Clusters, the cancellation of Vixen, the ultra calm lakes of Titan, more phosphine news from Venus and look forward to this months Perseids.   We've added a new way to donate to 365 Days of Astronomy to support editing, hosting, and production costs.  Just visit: https://www.patreon.com/365DaysOfAstronomy and donate as much as you can! Share the podcast with your friends and send the Patreon link to them too!  Every bit helps! Thank you! ------------------------------------ Do go visit http://www.redbubble.com/people/CosmoQuestX/shop for cool Astronomy Cast and CosmoQuest t-shirts, coffee mugs and other awesomeness! http://cosmoquest.org/Donate This show is made possible through your donations.  Thank you! (Haven't donated? It's not too late! Just click!) ------------------------------------ The 365 Days of Astronomy Podcast is produced by the Planetary Science Institute. http://www.psi.edu Visit us on the web at 365DaysOfAstronomy.org or email us at info@365DaysOfAstronomy.org.

Clouds will cover much of the state Wednesday. With luck, they'll clear in the evening so you can get a look at the night sky. Each year around this time, the earth rotates through a trail of space debris. When these hunks of asteroids and comet particles burn up in our atmosphere, they give off the impression that stars are shooting across the sky. It's called the Perseid meteor shower and it is happening now — but it will peak Aug. 10-12. The darker the setting, the more brilliant the show. That's why Voyageurs National Park on Minnesota's northern border is a great place to watch the Perseids and other astronomical events.Jesse Gates is a dark sky specialist with the Voyageurs Conservancy and he joined Minnesota Now to talk about what's going on at the park and what makes it such an ideal place for stargazing.

The Perseid Meteor Shower is a spectacular celestial event peaking August 11th-12th, 2024! Meteor showers, or shooting stars are events that happen when very special conditions are met. How do meteor showers happen? And, how can you watch the Perseids peaking in August 2024? In this episode, I will cover the science of the Perseids, … Continue reading "Episode 185: The Perseids Meteor Shower 2024 – How To Watch and More!"

Tonight we will discuss many different topics, chief among them the Perseid meteor show coming up .. Find out where to look at these brilliant fireballs and when to look !!! Join us for more as well!!

What is gracing the August 2024 skies?  A rare conjunction of Jupiter & Mars, great conditions for the annual Perseid Meteor Shower, and all the naked-eye planets visible.  Hi everybody, I'm Rob Webb, your Last Minute Astronomer, bringing astronomy to normies and nerds, with little time to spare. We'll start by talking about the big events for the month, then highlight the naked eye planets, and finish up with the lunar phases, so you can plan ahead better than me.     THE BIG EVENT! 11th – 12th – Perseid Meteor Shower – EXCELLENT year for the Perseids, given the first-quarter Moon sets before midnight.  In decent skies, you could watch 60 meteors per hour, and you should be able to see some very bright ones here and there the week before and after. The strategy to observe this year is to get out there whenever you can, but the “wee hours” and the pre-dawn morning on the Monday 12th is when you'll see the most. The shower is usually technically active from mid-July to late August, so you may see some Perseids in the days leading up to and after the peak as well. Remember, you're seeing the bits of dust left over from Comet Swift-Tuttle burning up as they crash into the atmosphere at 37 miles per second.   Some advice for watching: - Find a dark location and lie down in a reclining chair or hammock. - Look toward Perseus. In the NE, it rises throughout the night until sunrise where it will be almost directly above. That is where the radiant is - where the meteors will appear to be coming from. But you should basically just look UP. - Check the weather ahead of time to see if the skies will be clear. - Adapt your eyes to the dark by staying away from light sources or using a red light if you need to look at a star chart or not trip over something.   - Make a game of it! Get the kids counting and do a scientific meteor count (IMO).   We've added a new way to donate to 365 Days of Astronomy to support editing, hosting, and production costs.  Just visit: https://www.patreon.com/365DaysOfAstronomy and donate as much as you can! Share the podcast with your friends and send the Patreon link to them too!  Every bit helps! Thank you! ------------------------------------ Do go visit http://www.redbubble.com/people/CosmoQuestX/shop for cool Astronomy Cast and CosmoQuest t-shirts, coffee mugs and other awesomeness! http://cosmoquest.org/Donate This show is made possible through your donations.  Thank you! (Haven't donated? It's not too late! Just click!) ------------------------------------ The 365 Days of Astronomy Podcast is produced by the Planetary Science Institute. http://www.psi.edu Visit us on the web at 365DaysOfAstronomy.org or email us at info@365DaysOfAstronomy.org.

This month the team talk Comet Olbers, black holes in globular Clusters, the cancellation of Vixen, the ultra calm lakes of Titan, more phosphine news from Venus and look forward to this months Perseids. Produced by Ralph, Paul, Jen, John, Damien & Dustin

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Spend some time in a dark location and you'll see the night sky in all its glory. If you pick a night with no moon, the effect triples. Steve Fentress, recently retired director of the Strasenburgh Planetarium in New York, is our guide to the night sky this week. He'll enlighten us about the lore of the Pleiades, also known as the Seven Sisters, one of the more remarkable constellations in the sky, as well as a general tour of other notable constellations and their stories across the ages. And... he's even got a planetarium joke! Join us for this surprisingly entertaining look at the great above from a veteran storyteller. Headlines: Vulcan rocket with ULA's new BE4 engine set for debut flight, launching NASA's CLPS moon landing mission with Astrobotic's Peregrine lander Controversy over human remains onboard Astrobotic lander; Navajo Nation protests not being consulted Juno spacecraft makes close flyby of Jupiter's volcanic moon Io, capturing stunning images Main Topic: The Night Sky Steve's approach to appreciating the night sky focuses on visualization using basic math rather than just facts Overview of cultural interpretations of constellations and astronomical objects across ancient Chinese, Aboriginal Australian, and Pacific Islander cultures The 88 modern constellations officially recognized today trace back to ancient Near East, Greek, and 16th-century European traditions The Pleiades star cluster - one of the most prominent and universally viewed groups of stars Its seasonal visibility and blue color make it a prime target for binoculars Appearance ranges from 6 main stars to a sparkling cluster depending on conditions Known as the "Seven Sisters" across cultures; stories explaining its changing appearance Popular meteor showers, including the Perseids, Leonids, and Geminids How meteor showers coincide with Earth's intersecting dust trails left behind by comets Upcoming highlights: 2024 Perseids and peak viewing times Get "Sky to Space:" https://amzn.to/3OfnFM3 Hosts: Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik Guest: Steve Fentress Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-space. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsor: joindeleteme.com/twit promo code TWIT

Spend some time in a dark location and you'll see the night sky in all its glory. If you pick a night with no moon, the effect triples. Steve Fentress, recently retired director of the Strasenburgh Planetarium in New York, is our guide to the night sky this week. He'll enlighten us about the lore of the Pleiades, also known as the Seven Sisters, one of the more remarkable constellations in the sky, as well as a general tour of other notable constellations and their stories across the ages. And... he's even got a planetarium joke! Join us for this surprisingly entertaining look at the great above from a veteran storyteller. Headlines: Vulcan rocket with ULA's new BE4 engine set for debut flight, launching NASA's CLPS moon landing mission with Astrobotic's Peregrine lander Controversy over human remains onboard Astrobotic lander; Navajo Nation protests not being consulted Juno spacecraft makes close flyby of Jupiter's volcanic moon Io, capturing stunning images Main Topic: The Night Sky Steve's approach to appreciating the night sky focuses on visualization using basic math rather than just facts Overview of cultural interpretations of constellations and astronomical objects across ancient Chinese, Aboriginal Australian, and Pacific Islander cultures The 88 modern constellations officially recognized today trace back to ancient Near East, Greek, and 16th-century European traditions The Pleiades star cluster - one of the most prominent and universally viewed groups of stars Its seasonal visibility and blue color make it a prime target for binoculars Appearance ranges from 6 main stars to a sparkling cluster depending on conditions Known as the "Seven Sisters" across cultures; stories explaining its changing appearance Popular meteor showers, including the Perseids, Leonids, and Geminids How meteor showers coincide with Earth's intersecting dust trails left behind by comets Upcoming highlights: 2024 Perseids and peak viewing times Get "Sky to Space:" https://amzn.to/3OfnFM3 Hosts: Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik Guest: Steve Fentress Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-space. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsor: joindeleteme.com/twit promo code TWIT

Spend some time in a dark location and you'll see the night sky in all its glory. If you pick a night with no moon, the effect triples. Steve Fentress, recently retired director of the Strasenburgh Planetarium in New York, is our guide to the night sky this week. He'll enlighten us about the lore of the Pleiades, also known as the Seven Sisters, one of the more remarkable constellations in the sky, as well as a general tour of other notable constellations and their stories across the ages. And... he's even got a planetarium joke! Join us for this surprisingly entertaining look at the great above from a veteran storyteller. Headlines: Vulcan rocket with ULA's new BE4 engine set for debut flight, launching NASA's CLPS moon landing mission with Astrobotic's Peregrine lander Controversy over human remains onboard Astrobotic lander; Navajo Nation protests not being consulted Juno spacecraft makes close flyby of Jupiter's volcanic moon Io, capturing stunning images Main Topic: The Night Sky Steve's approach to appreciating the night sky focuses on visualization using basic math rather than just facts Overview of cultural interpretations of constellations and astronomical objects across ancient Chinese, Aboriginal Australian, and Pacific Islander cultures The 88 modern constellations officially recognized today trace back to ancient Near East, Greek, and 16th-century European traditions The Pleiades star cluster - one of the most prominent and universally viewed groups of stars Its seasonal visibility and blue color make it a prime target for binoculars Appearance ranges from 6 main stars to a sparkling cluster depending on conditions Known as the "Seven Sisters" across cultures; stories explaining its changing appearance Popular meteor showers, including the Perseids, Leonids, and Geminids How meteor showers coincide with Earth's intersecting dust trails left behind by comets Upcoming highlights: 2024 Perseids and peak viewing times Get "Sky to Space:" https://amzn.to/3OfnFM3 Hosts: Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik Guest: Steve Fentress Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-space. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsor: joindeleteme.com/twit promo code TWIT

Spend some time in a dark location and you'll see the night sky in all its glory. If you pick a night with no moon, the effect triples. Steve Fentress, recently retired director of the Strasenburgh Planetarium in New York, is our guide to the night sky this week. He'll enlighten us about the lore of the Pleiades, also known as the Seven Sisters, one of the more remarkable constellations in the sky, as well as a general tour of other notable constellations and their stories across the ages. And... he's even got a planetarium joke! Join us for this surprisingly entertaining look at the great above from a veteran storyteller. Headlines: Vulcan rocket with ULA's new BE4 engine set for debut flight, launching NASA's CLPS moon landing mission with Astrobotic's Peregrine lander Controversy over human remains onboard Astrobotic lander; Navajo Nation protests not being consulted Juno spacecraft makes close flyby of Jupiter's volcanic moon Io, capturing stunning images Main Topic: The Night Sky Steve's approach to appreciating the night sky focuses on visualization using basic math rather than just facts Overview of cultural interpretations of constellations and astronomical objects across ancient Chinese, Aboriginal Australian, and Pacific Islander cultures The 88 modern constellations officially recognized today trace back to ancient Near East, Greek, and 16th-century European traditions The Pleiades star cluster - one of the most prominent and universally viewed groups of stars Its seasonal visibility and blue color make it a prime target for binoculars Appearance ranges from 6 main stars to a sparkling cluster depending on conditions Known as the "Seven Sisters" across cultures; stories explaining its changing appearance Popular meteor showers, including the Perseids, Leonids, and Geminids How meteor showers coincide with Earth's intersecting dust trails left behind by comets Upcoming highlights: 2024 Perseids and peak viewing times Get "Sky to Space:" https://amzn.to/3OfnFM3 Hosts: Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik Guest: Steve Fentress Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-space. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsor: joindeleteme.com/twit promo code TWIT

Kevin Nolan, Lecturer in Physics at TU Dublin, discusses Perseids meteor shower that has lit up the skies across the world

In our news wrap Sunday, the Maui wildfire is now the deadliest in the U.S. in more than a century as search efforts continue and the death toll keeps rising, at least 21 people died in a mudslide and flash flood in western China, Russian shelling killed 7 people in Ukraine's southern Kherson region, and the annual Perseids meteor shower peaked overnight. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

In our news wrap Sunday, the Maui wildfire is now the deadliest in the U.S. in more than a century as search efforts continue and the death toll keeps rising, at least 21 people died in a mudslide and flash flood in western China, Russian shelling killed 7 people in Ukraine's southern Kherson region, and the annual Perseids meteor shower peaked overnight. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

In our news wrap Sunday, the Maui wildfire is now the deadliest in the U.S. in more than a century as search efforts continue and the death toll keeps rising, at least 21 people died in a mudslide and flash flood in western China, Russian shelling killed 7 people in Ukraine's southern Kherson region, and the annual Perseids meteor shower peaked overnight. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Tonight is the culmination of the annual Perseids meteor shower. It's a moment when the earth slides through the path left by a comet that is also orbiting the same sun as we do, but only once every 160 years or so. Whether you take the time to see it or not, it will be happening right over your head. For those who do find a good place to look up, it will be quite a show. If you believe in making wishes on shooting stars, you can get quite a list ready.The meteor shower had me thinking this morning about other kinds of intersections. There are people in my life—some truly wonderful people—whose orbits intersect my own somewhat regularly but perhaps less frequently than I'd like. You know the kind of relationship I'm talking about. The kind that after spending some precious, maybe even unexpected time together, you find yourself sighing, “I wish I saw them more often.”It's a comfort to know they're out there, like bright stars in your sky. You know for certain that your life would be darker and so much less interesting if they weren't there. You can't always quantify exactly how the gravity of their orbit effects and alters your own, but you know it does. You can feel it when they're near and you know that you are better for it. But, practically speaking, the geometry and trajectory of your lives put certain limits on the frequency of those intersections. And there's nothing really to be done about it. These are not orbits that you can force into your own. It's always a little sad, but it's no one's fault. Sometimes it's physical distance. Sometimes it's schedules. Sometimes it's phase of life. Sometimes it's just … who knows?But what you know for certain is these are very special people—bright stars—and when the opportunity does come for their light to shoot across your sky you want to make sure to pause, look up, reach out, and enjoy the moment.For whatever reason some of these special intersecting orbits have been kind of clumped together for us in the last week or so. Or maybe it's just me thinking about the meteor shower and taking better stock of just how many bright lights are in my sky. Either way, to John and Val, Darcy, Evie, Sarah, Emily and Eric, Vicky, Carlos, Amy and Ben, Dave and Cat, I just wanted to say, “I see you, and I'm so very grateful every time your bright light streaks across my sky.”I suspect, like me, you have stars that from time to time shoot across your sky too. And like me, you wish it would happen more often. All I can suggest is this … when it does happen, look up from your own busy orbit and take notice. Look up, press pause, reach out, be present, and embrace the moment. You can't afford to take for granted that those moments will always return. And you shouldn't let the time that passes in between those moments convince you that those intersections are inconsequential to your own journey. Each of those stars has a specific gravity—however subtle its tug might be—that alters your orbit for the better. And even though they may be too far away to reach on most nights, they're still up. When next they appear in your sky, take notice. They are like constellations whose light you can use to navigate by as you build yourself a beautiful life.

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One of the year's best meteor showers will be at its best the next couple of nights. Under dark skies, you should see up to a few dozen “shooting stars” per hour — especially tomorrow night, at the shower's peak. The Perseid meteor shower gets its name from the constellation Perseus. If you track the meteors across the sky, that's where their paths converge. But the meteors can appear anywhere, so you don't need to look toward the constellation to see them. The view is better when Perseus climbs higher into the sky, though, in the wee hours of the morning. While the shower gets its name from Perseus, it gets its meteors from Comet Swift-Tuttle — a mountain-sized ball of ice and rock that orbits the Sun once every 133 years or so. As the comet gets close to the Sun, it warms up. Some of its ice vaporizes, and small bits of ice, rock, and dirt fly out into space. These particles spread out along the comet's orbit. Earth zips through the trail of comet dust every summer. Bits of debris ram into the atmosphere at more than a hundred thousand miles per hour. They vaporize, forming the glowing streaks of light known as meteors. To watch the Perseids, find a dark but safe viewing site, well away from the glow of city lights. The best view comes in the hours before dawn on Sunday. The Moon will be a thin crescent, so it won't spoil the show put on by the Perseids — one of the year's best meteor showers.  Script by Damond Benningfield Support McDonald Observatory

Be sure to catch the Perseid Meteor Shower this weekend (Aug. 12-13, 2023) , weather permitting! If the weather is bad or you can't see them, however, hopefully this episode will be the next best thing! What is a meteor shower, anyway? What do they mean? Where can you see them? Wayne and Dan attempt to answer these and other burning questions about this weekend's Perseid fireworks! Come and see!  Wayne's article on comets.   Dan's article on the Perseids.    Previous Good Heavens! Episodes on Meteors and Comets Meteors (Sept. 2021) Comets Part 1 (Jan 2021)   Podbean enables our podcast to be on Apple Podcasts and other major podcast platforms.  To support Good Heavens! on Podbean as a patron, you can use the Podbean app, or go to https://patron.podbean.com/goodheavens.  This goes to Wayne Spencer. If you would like to give to the ministry of Watchman Fellowship or to Daniel Ray, you can donate at https://www.watchman.org/daniel. Donations to Watchman are tax deductible.

A big cosmic show is coming this weekend, and conditions should be good to see it from Oregon. The annual Perseid meteor shower, one of the most reliably spectacular astronomical events of the year, will be peaking on Aug. 12 and 13, bringing beautiful streaking meteors to the night sky. On this week's episode of Peak Northwest, we talk all about how, when and where to see the Perseids, and explain what exactly it is you'll be looking at. Here are some highlights from this week's show: What are the Perseids? Why this year is a particularly good year to watch the meteor shower. Some of the best dark sky locations to watch the show. Star parties are a great way to watch the meteor shower with likeminded people, and learn a little more about the cosmos. Subscribe to Peak Northwest on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or anywhere you listen to podcasts. -- Jamie Hale and Vickie Connor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The peak of the Perseids meteor shower will occur this coming weekend – on the nights of August 12th and August 13th.  The best viewing hours are after midnight, in a dark sky location – making Israel's Negev a popular destination. KAN's Naomi Segal heard more from Ira Machefsky, the "Star Man of Mitzpe Ramon," who leads night sky tours out of the desert town. (Photo: Meteor shower, 2021. Eden Israel/Flash90)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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**Boulders Escaping from Asteroid Dimorphos:** Astronomers have made fascinating discoveries about numerous boulders seen swarming around the asteroid moon Dimorphos. This intriguing phenomenon is believed to be a result of the Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) asteroid impact mission conducted last year.**New Discoveries in Black Holes:** Exciting news from the world of astronomy as scientists have identified a novel and captivating feature of black holes. This discovery, seemingly straight out of a science fiction movie, has sparked the imagination of researchers and the general public alike.**Communication Disruption between Houston and International Space Station:** A significant incident occurred when a power outage disrupted the communication between Mission Control in Houston and the crew aboard the International Space Station. This event underscores the challenges faced by space agencies in maintaining uninterrupted communication with astronauts in orbit.**August Skywatch:** In this episode, we delve into various celestial phenomena occurring in August. Our focus will be on Antares, a giant star, as well as Barnard's star, the second nearest star system to the Sun. Additionally, we will discuss the eagerly anticipated annual Perseids meteor shower.#spacetime #space #astronomy #science #news #podcast

Chris and Mr Max are up in the fields, ignoring clouds and looking forward to the Perseid meteor shower which peaks on the 11th, 12th and 13th August. The pesky Moon is out of the way, so it's a good time to sit back, relax and enjoy a celestial spectacle - as long as no remote controlled cars are around. There's also a surprising link to John Denver. You can see spectacular images of the Perseids here: https://www.skyatnightmagazine.com/advice/skills/perseid-meteor-shower-how-to-see-it/ and read more about them here: https://www.popastro.com/main_spa1/meteor/perseids/

It's that Q&A time again, so in between waxing philosophical about meteor showers and shipwrecks, we take a few of your questions this week, about the etiquette of color-matched bidet installs, the current state of AM5, a growing army of robot chore-doers, a check-in on our download folders, and the amount of that sweet, sweet pre-war steel in the Empire State Building.Support the Pod! Contribute to the Tech Pod Patreon and get access to our booming Discord, your name in the credits, and other great benefits! You can support the show at: https://patreon.com/techpod

Have you noticed any falling stars recently? The Delta Aquarids Meteor Shower started on July 12 and will run through August 23. The peak viewing period is this weekend (July 29-30), with perhaps twenty meteors per hour.

The move comes just days after federal authorities searched his Florida home. Justice Department correspondent Kevin Johnson reports. Plus, U.S. gas prices drop below $4 on average, health reporter Adrianna Rodriguez says the flu may come back strong this year, the Perseids meteor shower peaks and MLB returns to the Field of Dreams.(Audio: Associated Press, Universal Pictures)Episode Transcript available hereAlso available at art19.com/shows/5-ThingsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Good Tuesday everyone, this is Garrison Hardie with your CrossPolitic Daily News Brief for Tuesday, August 9, 2022. Just a reminder: FLF Conference Plug: Folks, our upcoming Fight Laugh Feast Conference is just 2-months away from happening in Knoxville TN, October 6-8! Don't miss beer & psalms, our amazing lineup of speakers which includes George Gilder, Jared Longshore, Pastor Wilson, Dr. Ben Merkle, Pastor Toby, and we can’t say yet…also dont miss our awesome vendors, meeting new friends, and stuff for the kids too…like jumpy castles and accidental infant baptisms! Also, did you know, you can save money, by signing up for a Club Membership. So, go to FightLaughFeast.com and sign up for a club membership and then register for the conference with that club discount. We can’t wait to fellowship, sing Psalms, and celebrate God’s goodness in Knoxville October 6-8. Let’s start today with our friends from the North… https://thepostmillennial.com/trudeau-liberals-ban-on-handgun-imports-set-to-take-effect-august-19?utm_campaign=64487 Trudeau Liberals' ban on handgun imports set to take effect August 19 In May, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau revealed that his government would be moving to implement a national freeze on handgun ownership, essentially making it impossible to buy, sell, transfer, or import of firearms in Canada. On Friday, the Liberals announced that the temporary ban on handgun imports would be taking effect on August 18 as a "stopgap" while the more comprehensive national freeze moves through the legislative process. Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino and Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly held a joint press conference in Etobicoke on Friday to discuss the move, which according to CTV News, was pushed through without the approval of Parliament. "There's no doubt that there is a very pressing issue that lies before us," Mendicino began, "and that is the need, the necessity to eradicate gun violence, one of the most pernicious and complex social harms that we see visited upon our communities every day." He went on to announce that in order to hasten the implementation of the handgun freeze laid out in Bill C-21, "nearly all individuals and businesses in Canada will be banned from importing handguns" beginning August 19. Joly explained that as foreign minister, she has "the authority to deny any import or export permit application that is contrary to Canada's security." She noted that when Trudeau announced the freeze in May, there was an "uptick" in guns being purchased by Canadians. "We want to prevent that," she said, explaining that since most guns in Canada are not made in Canada, implementing a ban on imports would effectively ensure no new guns are purchased legally. The move to ban handguns has faced pushback from many who question its effectiveness. In 2019, for example, Vancouver police Chief Adam Palmer said that Canada already had very strong firearms regulations in place and that no further action was required. He added that the vast majority of gun crimes, especially those with handguns, are committed using illegal guns, thus it makes very little sense to ban an already prohibited weapon. https://www.theepochtimes.com/southern-california-city-to-consider-banning-abortions-declaring-sanctuary-for-life_4646733.html?utm_source=partner&utm_campaign=BonginoReport California City to Consider Banning Abortions, Declaring ‘Sanctuary for Life’ Officials in the City of San Clemente, California, will consider a resolution Aug. 16 that would ban abortion and declare the city a “sanctuary for life.” The resolution defines the beginning of human life to be the moment of conception and would make it the city’s declared duty to protect that life until natural death. If passed, it would declare the city’s support for the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent overturning of Roe v. Wade and ban the act of abortion, abortion clinics, and abortion pills in the city. The resolution allows exceptions for women at risk of losing their lives in the process of birth and for victims of rape or incest. It also suggests that human beings do not have the authority to decide to end the life of the unborn. “We believe that life is God-ordained and God is the author and finisher of every life,” the resolution states. “[A]s a city council, we will protect and sustain life at every stage.” The resolution cites Poelker v. Doe of 1977—a legal precedent that allowed a city in Missouri to refuse to provide publicly funded hospitals for nontherapeutic abortions even though it provided facilities for childbirth—saying that “the Constitution does not forbid a state or county or city … from expressing a preference for normal childbirth instead of abortion.” Councilman Steve Knoblock, who proposed the resolution, hopes it will help to initiate change within California, considering the current trend in pro-abortion laws. “The ultimate purpose of government is to protect the life and liberty of humans including unborn individuals,” Knoblock told The Epoch Times in an interview. Councilwoman Laura Ferguson told the City News Service Aug. 3 that it was a “distraction” from more important topics in the city—such as homelessness—when abortion is “something already legal and codified in state law.” A spokesperson for the state Attorney General Rob Bonta’s office said access to abortion remains fully protected under state law, according to the City News Service. Mario Mainero, Associate Dean for Chapman University’s law school, told The Epoch Times this resolution would have no legal effect because state law pre-empts city law. “California state law permits abortion up to fetal viability and no city can counter that,” Mario said. “They can’t ban abortion clinics because that would violate state law and they can’t do that.” Armored Republic The Mission of Armored Republic is to Honor Christ by equipping Free Men with Tools of Liberty necessary to preserve God-given rights. In the Armored Republic there is no King but Christ. We are Free Craftsmen. Body Armor is a Tool of Liberty. We create Tools of Liberty. Free men must remain ever vigilant against tyranny wherever it appears. God has given us the tools of liberty needed to defend the rights He bestowed to us. Armored Republic is honored to offer you those Tools. Visit them, at ar500armor.com https://www.foxnews.com/us/nyc-mayor-eric-adams-blasts-texas-gov-gregg-abbot-second-bus-migrants-arrives-horrific NYC Mayor Eric Adams blasts Texas Gov. Greg Abbott after second bus of migrants arrives: ‘This is horrific’ New York City Mayor Eric Adams blasted Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Sunday after a second bus full of illegal migrants arrived at his doorstep. Adams gave a news conference Sunday morning at the Port Authority where he greeted an incoming bus of around 40 migrants — only 14 of whom disembarked in the Big Apple. https://nypost.com/2022/08/05/nyc-mayor-adams-request-photos-of-city-job-applicants-to-increase-diversity/ Adams asks for photos of city job applicants in effort to increase diversity: report Mayor Eric Adams is collecting headshots of potential city workers in a thinly-veiled effort to increase diversity, according to a new report. Adams has requested city agencies to provide photographs of potential hires to City Hall as candidates go through the interview process for city jobs ranging from assistant commissioner to departmental press secretary, Politico reported Thursday. Several unnamed city officials told the outlet that the request is clearly an effort to hire more diverse staffers. However, Adams maintains that it will merely help him recognize his employees in the sprawling city workforce. “Everyone knew what it was. There was no question. It was the first thing everybody said: ‘We’re going to start counting complexions now,’” one recently-departed City Hall employee told Politico. The majority of the officials interviewed by the outlet — who requested anonymity to speak freely about the internal measure — said they supported a more diverse workforce but worried the practice is already causing the Adams administration to make hiring decisions with a greater emphasis on race and ethnicity than merit. Compounding the issue, nearly every official Politico spoke to also said the headshot request created another snag in the drawn-out hiring process — straying away from the mayor’s signature motto of “get stuff done” at a time when city job vacancies are unusually high. About 8 percent of municipal jobs were vacant as of April, according to data from the Citizens Budget Commission. Politico obtained emails sent by the mayor’s team to about a dozen high-ranking officials at other city agencies asking them to submit headshots of people they hope to employ for Adam’s own review. One official said they were verbally told that Adams wanted agencies to hire people who “reflect the constituencies we serve.” Hiring managers aren’t expected to ask job candidates for headshots, but instead grab photos from social media sites like LinkedIn to appease the mayor’s request, two sources told Politico. https://www.outkick.com/jon-gruden-email-leak-hit-job-agent/ JON GRUDEN’S AGENT BELIEVES FORMER COACH’S EMAILS BEING LEAKED WAS A HIT JOB: ‘HE’S NOT A RACIST’ We’re approaching the one-year mark since Jon Gruden was forced to resign as the head coach of the Las Vegas Raiders following a scandal involving an email leak, but his agent is still going to bat for his client, now calling it “a hit job.” Gruden stepped down as the Raiders’ head coach in October of 2021 after emails directed at NFL commissioner Roger Goodell were leaked that contained racist and homophobic comments. The emails were discovered in what was a league investigation into the Washington Commanders’ workplace culture. An email reportedly implied that Gruden was annoyed that the NFL forced the then St. Louis Rams to draft “queers,” which is a reference to the team drafting Michael Sam in 2014. Gruden reportedly sent an email making fun of the size of NFLPA executive director DeMaurice Smith’s lips. “Dumboriss Smith has lips the size of Michelin tires,” the email from 2011 reportedly read. The collection of emails dated back to Gruden’s time at ESPN, before he joined the Raiders for his second stint as head coach. With the original investigation not directly pointed at Gruden, his agent Bob LaMonte is convinced the NFL was simply out to get his client. “I can tell you right now that was a hit job,” Bob LaMonte told JoeBucsFan.com. “Why now, of all things, does that come out in an investigation that had already gone away? It was 10 years ago. And then why Jon and why the Raiders? He wasn’t even in the league at the time of those e-mails…That’s the tragedy of it. You can say what you want, but if anyone really understands Jon, they know he’s not a racist. That’s quite obvious.” LaMonte’s comments about Gruden echo those of legendary college football broadcaster, Brent Musburger, who was also the former radio broadcaster for the Raiders. Report: Raiders Brent Musburger Breaks Silence on Jon Gruden- Play 2:40 - 5:29 Gruden has since filed a lawsuit against the NFL and Goodell as he believes the league sought to ruin his career and make an example of him. The NFL looked to dismiss the case, but a judge denied that ask. Now, let’s end things on more of a positive or interesting note, because not everything is bad news out there: https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/eyes-up-for-perseid-meteor-shower-and-saturn-show/ The PUR-SEE-IDS meteor shower is one of the best shows all year for “shooting stars”. Though the Perseids have been active since July 14, the frequency of meteors hurtling through the sky is now heating up this week. In fact, Perseids can produce up to 150 meteors per hour under dark skies! Scientists say the peak time to view this shower will be on the night of Thursday, August 11 & Friday the 12th. The full moon that night may make it tougher to spot the meteors, so train your eyes toward the darker areas and watch closely. This week is also one of the best times to see the ringed planet of Saturn in dramatic fashion. On Sunday, August 14, the giant world will line up with the Earth and the Sun. The alignment is called an “opposition.” Saturn will be closer to Earth than it has been in more than a year. If you want a peek at the planet, look for a golden yellow light shining steadily in the east after sunset. With binoculars, you may even see the spectacular Saturn rings. This has been your CrossPolitic Daily News Brief. 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August marks the return of the Perseid meteor shower — and as you're looking out for shooting stars while listening to this month's Sky Tour podcast, look for Saturn low in the southeast as soon as night begins to fall. The post August: Saturn & the Perseids appeared first on Sky & Telescope.