11AUG

Find Perseids With the Interactive Meteor Shower Sky Map

Saturday, August 11, 2018

The Perseid Meteor Shower is active now and peaks around
August 11—13, 2018. Check out our Interactive Meteor Shower Sky Map to see where and when you can spot these shooting stars. Full Story

19AUG

National Aviation Day in United States

Sunday, August 19, 2018

National Aviation Day is observed in the United States on August 19 each year to celebrate the history and development of the aviation. It coincides with the birthday of Orville Wright who, together with his brother Wilbur, made significant contributions to powered flight. Full Story

Chile Changes Dates for Daylight Saving Time

Chile gets new start and end dates in April and September for Daylight Saving Time (DST), starting in 2019. Full Story

Perseid Meteor Shower and Solar Eclipse

Check out our Interactive Meteor Shower Sky Map to see where and when you can spot shooting stars from the Perseids.

Will you be able to see the Partial Solar Eclipse on August 11, 2018 in your location?

Newsletter Issue #79