Meteor showers occur regularly throughout the year and there are two peaking at the end of this month. These can be viewed without a telescope so make sure to grab some chairs, find a spot away from city lights, and enjoy the warm summer nights to view them.
Join us this week as Mike discusses the cause of meteor showers.
Upcoming meteor shower peak dates:
Southern Delta Aquariids - July 29-30
Alpha Capricornids - July 30-31
Astro Brief is a collaboration between KSMU, the Missouri Space Grant, and MSU's Department of Physics, Astronomy and Materials Science. Hosted by Dr. Mike Reed, Astro Brief focuses on astronomical events, the field of astronomy, and astronomy-related guests. It airs Thursdays at 9:45 am on KSMU.