Leonid Meteor Shower Visible Friday Night, Class At Pickett State Park
The peak of the Leonid meteor shower will be visible at the Pickett CCC Memorial State Park Night Sky event Friday night. Park Ranger Michael Hodge said the shower typically peaks after midnight, but there are likely to be 10-15 meteors visible per hour. Hodge said the astronomy field where the event is held is […]
“Christmas Star” Appears Dec. 21 As Jupiter And Saturn Align
The first day of winter will be a historical one as Jupiter and Saturn align creating what is known as the “Christmas Star.” On the night of December 21st, the great conjunction will be visible for the first time in over 800 years. Tennessee Tech Physics Department Chair Stephen Robinson said the two planets will […]
