The Eta Aquariid meteor shower peaks each year in early May, but this year it should be particularly good, thanks to dark skies and extra activity.
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In 2024 we will see meteor showers, Saturn disappearing behind the Moon, and – if we’re lucky – a comet bright enough to see with the naked eye.
Meteorites are usually discovered by someone who notices an unusual rock while out walking.
Barely a week goes by without headlines about a giant asteroid coming past Earth. Here’s what really makes an asteroid pass notable – it’s not just size.
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John Curtin Distinguished Professor (Radio Astronomy), Curtin University
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Professor of Structural Geology and Metamorphic Petrology, University of the Witwatersrand
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Senior Curator (Astronomy), Museums Victoria and Honorary Fellow at University of Melbourne, Museums Victoria Research Institute
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Professor (Astrophysics), University of Southern Queensland
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Honorary Professor, Centre for Astrophysics, University of Southern Queensland
