The moon dims, the meteors fly, and the planets dance—these are the most exciting celestial events happening this month.

"Every year, we have to look at what the Moon is doing to determine what that particular meteor shower is going to be like," Rice said. "This one's not going to be one we're going to write home about.

Your chance to see an incredible fireball meteor. Or...the moon could ruin everything Credit ... and get back to looking up at the night sky in 2024. Renewed fascination in the heavenly spheres ...

The Perseid meteor shower is our planet's annual run ... Viewing conditions depend on how dim the moon is, and in 2024 we're in luck: it will only be at 50 percent illumination at the peak.

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Asteroid 2024 YR4 no longer poses a significant threat to Earth. NASA now considers the risk minimal. There is still a 1% chance the asteroid could hit the Moon. Scientists continue to monitor its ...