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Perseids Meteor Shower

Photo: A captured stack image of Perseid meteor trails. Credit: Global Meteor Network The Perseids Meteor Shower! The passing of July to August signals the arrival of one of the most prominent and reliable meteor showers, the Perseids. It has wowed observers for centuries and inspired many to capture their awe in writing, from the […]

Saturn at Opposition

On the evening of August 26th and into the early morning hours of the 27th, Earth will pass between Saturn and the Sun. Don’t miss your chance to see the Ringed Planet at its biggest and brightest! Learn more about the opposition of Saturn on our blog: https://lowell.edu/saturn-to-be-at-its-biggest-and-brightest-in-august/