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What are meteor showers and how do astronomers know when they will occur?
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When is the comet shower?
There is no such thing as asteroid showers, perhaps you mean meteor showers.
What meteor can be seen without a telescope?
Sometimes when you look up at the sky you'll see a meteor, by chance. You can't know in advance when you'll see one, and they only last a fraction of a second or a few seconds at most - but at some times of the year there are more than at others (the so-called meteor showers).
Do astronomers know what the surface of Venus is like?
yes of course
Do astronomers know how galaxies are formed?
Yes they do. See related question.
Is there a meteor going to hit earth in 2008?
Not recordedly but you never know - watch out!
Is this a fact or fantasy astronomers say there will be a shower of falling stars next Friday night?
While I cannot attest to a particular date, there is scientific basis for scientists predicting meteor showers. Meteors are small bits of rock and/or metal burning up in Earth's atmosphere. Meteor showers occur when Earth's orbit brings it through a cloud of such small objects, since scientists know where these clouds are, they can predict meteor showers.
When is the comet shower?
There is no such thing as asteroid showers, perhaps you mean meteor showers.
What do people do when they saw meteor showers?
i dont really know wat you mean but usualy people enjoy the view and make wishes
What are meteor outbursts?
A meteor "outburst" is an unexpected, generally fairly intense, meteor shower. They are probably associated with extinct comets, but we don't know what the origin is. Meteor "showers" occur when the Earth passes through the debris path left in the orbit of extinct or decaying comets. There are more than a dozen fairly predictable meteor showers, which are generally identified by the name of the astronomical constellation from which the meteors "appear to" radiate. For example, there's a pretty broad band of dust and pebbles that cross the Earth's orbit in early-to-mid August which come from the direction of the constellation Perseus; we call these the "Perseids", and are generally best seen between August 10 and August 13 each year.
Where do meteor showers occur mostly?
It's less of of a "where" and more of a "when". There are meteor showers through the year and you stand a good chance of seeing them, providing it is clear, dark and, ideally, a new moon. The most famous are probably the Perseids which occur in mid-August.
What meteor can be seen without a telescope?
Sometimes when you look up at the sky you'll see a meteor, by chance. You can't know in advance when you'll see one, and they only last a fraction of a second or a few seconds at most - but at some times of the year there are more than at others (the so-called meteor showers).
Why is astronomy is importantn to the world?
The reason why astronomy is important to the world is because we need to know when the next meteor showers are, how strong they are going to be, and we wouldn't now know that the world is possibly going to end in either 2012, or 2036. OK? :) Go tell your friends, to never under estimate astronomy.
Do astronomers know how to build?
Some astronomers are likely to be good at DIY, but most would probably get a contractor in.
Why is it so hard to see meteor showers?
On any night, it is potentially possible to see a meteor. A meteor shower is when there is a much larger amount of meteors to be seen. The term "shower" can be a bit misleading, as it is not the case that loads of meteors can be seen all at once and over a long period of time. In a meteor shower, you might only see a few if you stood outside for even as long as an hour. Meteors don't make any noise and happen very quickly, so there could be one passing behind you and you wouldn't even know. You often just have to be lucky enough to be looking in the right place at the right time. Even then, they happen so quickly, that your are not even certain that you did see it. For each meteor shower, there is always a recommended direction to face to give yourself a better chance of seeing more. Sometimes the best thing to do is to lie down and look up, as you will see more of the sky then. Some meteor showers are better than others, in that there are more to be seen. It is also better if you are in a very dark location, away from city lights. A night when there is no moon is good too. The other big factor is the weather. Meteor showers don't just occur on one night. There are usually nights when most are expected, known as the peak, but for days and even weeks before or after this, there is an increased chance of seeing a meteor compared to an ordinary night, so look out on those nights too. It takes time and patience, but it is rewarded when you see a good meteor.
A meteor that strikes the moons surface?
i not know
How do astronomers know the black hole exist?
Astronomers know because they have studied star patterns and placements and know when there has been a change between where there is a black hole and where there isn't one.
Why do you dont know when a meteor is coming?
Because the meteor is way too fast when the meteor is close enough you see a flash than hear a boom. scientist's can not spot a meteor before its too late.
