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Perseids Starfall

Perseids starfall from 10 to 20 August. Already next week, starting from August 10, it will be possible to observe the famous Perseids starfall in the night sky. The Perseids are numerous tail particles of the Swift-Tuttle Comet. It last approached the Earth in 1992. The peak of the starfall activity will take place on August 12-13.

Solar Eclipses in 2026 and 2027

The years 2026 and 2027 will bring several spectacular solar eclipses visible from different parts of the world. Here’s what to expect: 2026 Solar Eclipses February 17, 2026 - Annular Solar Eclipse An annular solar eclipse will occur on February 17, 2026. During an annular eclipse, the Moon is too far from Earth to completely cover the Sun, creating a “ring of fire” effect.

Types of Solar Eclipses

Solar eclipses occur when the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun, casting a shadow on Earth. However, not all solar eclipses are the same. There are four main types of solar eclipses, each with unique characteristics: 1. Total Solar Eclipse A total solar eclipse happens when the Moon completely covers the Sun, as viewed from Earth.

Delta Aquarids Meteor Shower

Late July meteor shower — don’t miss it! A meteor shower of Southern Delta Aquarids is expected to get the maximum force in the night sky on July 30. Scientists believe that the number of meteors can reach 25 per hour, and one will be able to observe them with the naked eye, provided the night is cloudless.

Have You Seen Silver Clouds?

Silver clouds are not just an art installation by Andy Warhol, these actual clouds (also called NLC or noctilucent clouds) can be usually observed in summer until the end of July. Starting late May the end of the month of July it might be possible to see silver or, as they are also called, “polar” clouds in the sky over Northern Europe, Canada and the northern regions of Russia.

Nordés: The Breeze of Galicia

Galicia’s Nordés wind is a seasonal phenomenon, most prominent during the warmer months from April to September. This refreshing breeze offers a welcome respite from the summer heat, bringing a cool and invigorating touch to the region. The Nordés is born from the interplay between Atlantic high-pressure systems and Galicia’s unique coastal topography.

Nortada: The Cool and Refreshing Wind of Portugal's Coast

The Nortada wind usually happens during the spring and summer seasons in Portugal. From May to September, this amazing wind comes along the coast to bring relief from the heat and make everything feel cooler and more comfortable. Nortada wind happens because of the difference in temperature between the land and the sea.

Witness the June Bootid Meteor Shower: A Cosmic Light Show

As summer takes hold, the night sky prepares to dazzle stargazers with one of its less predictable but no less enchanting spectacles: the June Bootid Meteor Shower. Set against the backdrop of the constellation Boötes, this meteor shower offers an opportunity for an impromptu celestial light show. Mark your calendars for the last week of June to catch this cosmic event.

What are "White Nights"?

What exactly are “White Nights” and what causes them? This is the name of the long twilight, which lasts all night. From an astronomical point of view, twilight is understood as a period of time when the Sun is shallow below the horizon. During the white nights, natural light remains high.

Track Local Wet-Bulb Temperature With an iPhone📱 App

The wet-bulb temperature is an important measure of the Earth’s climate and is used to determine the risk of heat stress and heat-related illness in humans and animals. The wet-bulb temperature is the temperature that a thermometer would show if it were covered in a wet cloth and exposed to the air.