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Perseid meteor shower 2024: when, where and how to see it
WEBAug 12, 2024 · Perseid meteor shower: Quick facts. — When: July 14 to August 24. — Peak: Aug. 11-12. — Comet of origin: 109P/Swift-Tuttle. — Zenithal Hourly Rate (ZHR): 100. (The number of meteors a ...
Heliocentrism: Definition, origin and model | Space
WEBApr 8, 2022 · Bibliography. Following the theory of heliocentrism, today we know that Earth, and the other planets of the solar system, are all in orbit around the sun. However, it was once believed that Earth ...
GPS: What is it and how does it work? | Space
WEBDec 6, 2022 · Originally called Navstar GPS, this space-based technology is owned by the U.S. government and operated by the U.S. Space Force and relies on a swarm of 31 satellites to provide users with ...
How far is the moon from Earth? | Space
WEBNov 18, 2022 · When the moon reaches its shortest distance to Earth — known as perigee — it is about 226,000 miles (363,300 km) away. If perigee coincides with a full moon phase, this is generally called a ...
What is a Nebula? Nebula: Definition, Location and Variants | Space
WEBJun 17, 2024 · A nebula is a giant cloud of gas and dust located in the space between stars. Nebula is Latin for "mist, vapor, fog, smoke, exhalation," but in an astronomical context, it refers to any celestial ...
The four fundamental forces of nature - Space.com
WEBDec 23, 2021 · From playing basketball, to launching a rocket into space, to sticking a magnet on your refrigerator - all the forces that all of us experience every day can be whittled down to a critical quartet ...
Earth's magnetic field: Explained | Space
WEBJul 6, 2022 · Additional resources. Earth's magnetic field — also known as the geomagnetic field — is generated in our planet's interior and extends out into space, creating a region known as the ...
What is the temperature on Mars? | Space
WEBFeb 25, 2022 · On average, the temperature on Mars is about minus 80 degrees F (minus 60 degrees Celsius) according to NASA. In winter, near the poles, temperatures can get down to minus 195 degrees F (minus 125 ...