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Millions across North and South America on Sunday night will have a chance to witness a total lunar eclipse, a show not seen in the United States since Dec. 21, 2010.Observers in Colorado will have great viewing conditions as the skies are likely to be mostly cloud-free and temperatures will be in the high 30s during the eclipse, the National Weather Service hourly forecast shows.The eclipse will begin its first stages about 7:30 p.m. MST, but the entirety of the eclipse will last about three hours.The totality of the eclipse will have the moon glowing an eerie red-orange as it enters the middle of Earth’s shadow. The maximum eclipse will occur just before 9:45 p.m. and last for about an hour.Those who miss this eclipse will have another chance to see one on May 26, 2021, according to AccuWeather News.The Air Force Academy is hosting a free observation event that is open to the public at the academy’s newly renovated planetarium. A film will be shown prior to the eclipse, … [Read more...] about Sunday’s total lunar eclipse: When and where to watch in Colorado, plus a weather forecast

The Quadrantids will dart across the sky over Colorado under nearly perfect conditions late Thursday and into early Friday to deliver the first meteor shower of 2019.The peak of the shower will last for several hours between midnight and dawn on Friday, when 60 to 100 meteors are expected to be seen per hour. Stargazers will greatly benefit from the dark sky of the new moon phase, AccuWeather reports.Colorado is expected to have a good view. The night sky is expected to be mostly clear in Colorado Springs with a low near 23 degrees, the National Weather Service in Pueblo predicts.“The radiant point for the Quadrantids is easy to find as it sits near the Big Dipper, one of the most well-known constellations in the sky. However, meteors will be visible in all areas of the sky, not just near the Big Dipper,” according to AccuWeather Meteorologist Brian Lada. Colorado Springs News New Mars discoveries advance case for possible life MARCIA DUNN , AP Aerospace Writer … [Read more...] about First meteor shower of 2019 will be visible in Colorado

The Quadrantids will dart across the sky over Colorado under nearly perfect conditions late Thursday and into early Friday to deliver the first meteor shower of 2019.The peak of the shower will last for several hours between midnight and dawn on Friday, when 60 to 100 meteors are expected to be seen per hour. Stargazers will greatly benefit from the dark sky of the new moon phase, AccuWeather reports.Colorado is expected to have a good view. The night sky is expected to be mostly clear in Colorado Springs with a low near 23 degrees, the National Weather Service in Pueblo predicts.“The radiant point for the Quadrantids is easy to find as it sits near the Big Dipper, one of the most well-known constellations in the sky. However, meteors will be visible in all areas of the sky, not just near the Big Dipper,” according to AccuWeather Meteorologist Brian Lada. Colorado Springs News New Mars discoveries advance case for possible life MARCIA DUNN , AP Aerospace Writer … [Read more...] about First meteor shower of the New Year will be visible in Colorado

The Geminids meteor shower, often the most active of the year, is expected peak late Thursday and early Friday, with hundreds of meteors streaking across the sky.The meteor shower will peak “under nearly ideal conditions,” Astronomy magazine reported.The waxing crescent moon will set about 10:30 p.m., “leaving the rest of the night Moon-free.”Although it’s one of the few showers with meteors visible in the evening, the best viewing conditions will be after midnight, AccuWeather says. Colorado falls in a region expected to have good visibility from dusk Thursday until dawn Friday.“The Geminids are a very reliable shower if you watch at the peak time of night (2 a.m.) … and if you watch in a dark sky,” says a post on EarthSky. “The meteors tend to be bold, white and quick.” NASA's first look: Tiny asteroid is studded with bouldersThe sky is expected to be mostly clear Thursday night in Colorado Springs, with a low of 20 … [Read more...] about Geminids meteor shower to peak with clear sky over Colorado Springs

The Geminids meteor shower, often the most active of the year, is expected peak late Thursday and early Friday, with hundreds of meteors streaking across the sky.The meteor shower will peak "under nearly ideal conditions," Astronomy magazine reported. The waxing crescent moon will set about 10:30 p.m., "leaving the rest of the night Moon-free."Although it's one of the few showers with meteors visible in the evening, the best viewing conditions will be after midnight, AccuWeather says. Colorado falls in a region expected to have good visibility from dusk Thursday until dawn Friday."The Geminids are a very reliable shower if you watch at the peak time of night (2 a.m.) ... and if you watch in a dark sky," says a post on EarthSky. "The meteors tend to be bold, white and quick." NASA's first look: Tiny asteroid is studded with bouldersThe sky is expected to be mostly clear Thursday night in Colorado Springs, with a low of 21 degrees, the National Weather Service in Pueblo reported."The … [Read more...] about Geminids meteor shower to peak this week with clear sky over Colorado Springs