• Support Us!
  • NEWS
    • Local Issues
    • Indy Digest
    • Civic Solutions
    • Features
    • Politics
    • Snapshot
    • Media
    • Environment
    • Astronomy
    • Cannabis in the CV
    • National/International
    • Sponsored Content Features
  • OPINION
    • Editor’s Note
    • The XX Factor
    • Hiking
    • Comics
    • Community Voices
    • Savage Love
    • Know Your Neighbors
    • Pets
    • Ask a Mexican
  • ARTS
    • Visual Arts
    • Theater and Dance
    • Literature
    • Comedy
    • Local Fun
  • MOVIES & TV
    • Film Reviews
    • Home Viewing
    • Previews and Features
  • MUSIC
    • Previews
    • Music Reviews
    • The Lucky 13
    • Music News and Features
  • FOOD & DRINK
    • Restaurant and Food News
    • The Indy Endorsement
    • Features & Profiles
    • Wine
    • Beer
    • Cocktails
  • BEST OF CV
    • Readers’ Picks
    • Staff Picks
    • BOCV Features
  • ABOUT/ADVERTISING
  • CALENDAR
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Instagram
Skip to content
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Instagram
Coachella Valley Independent

Coachella Valley Independent

Independent news, music, arts, opinion, commentary

  • Support Us!
  • NEWS
    • Local Issues
    • Indy Digest
    • Civic Solutions
    • Features
    • Politics
    • Snapshot
    • Media
    • Environment
    • Astronomy
    • Cannabis in the CV
    • National/International
    • Sponsored Content Features
  • OPINION
    • Editor’s Note
    • The XX Factor
    • Hiking
    • Comics
    • Community Voices
    • Savage Love
    • Know Your Neighbors
    • Pets
    • Ask a Mexican
  • ARTS
    • Visual Arts
    • Theater and Dance
    • Literature
    • Comedy
    • Local Fun
  • MOVIES & TV
    • Film Reviews
    • Home Viewing
    • Previews and Features
  • MUSIC
    • Previews
    • Music Reviews
    • The Lucky 13
    • Music News and Features
  • FOOD & DRINK
    • Restaurant and Food News
    • The Indy Endorsement
    • Features & Profiles
    • Wine
    • Beer
    • Cocktails
  • BEST OF CV
    • Readers’ Picks
    • Staff Picks
    • BOCV Features
  • ABOUT/ADVERTISING
  • CALENDAR

Tag: perseid meteor shower

Posted inAstronomy

August Astronomy: The Moon Makes Way for What Could Be a Brilliant Perseid Meteor Shower

by Robert Victor July 30th, 2021July 30th, 2021

The diminished moon should make for a great Perseid meteor shower this year, peaking on night of Aug. 11-12. The blue moon on the night of Aug. 21-22 may attract little media attention—because of a mistake in a respected astronomy magazine many years ago.

Posted inAstronomy

August Astronomy: The Month Offers Close Pairings of the Moon and the Brightest Planets—Plus Perseid Meteors

by Robert Victor July 30th, 2020December 16th, 2020
Posted inAstronomy

August Astronomy: After This Month, Mars Won’t Be This Close to Earth Until 2035

by Robert Victor July 30th, 2018December 16th, 2020
Posted inAstronomy

August Astronomy: On Monday, Aug. 21, the Much-Anticipated Solar Eclipse Will Take Place—Nine Days After the Perseid Meteor Shower’s Peak

by Robert Victor July 28th, 2017December 16th, 2020
Posted inAstronomy

August Astronomy: When the Moon’s Away, Enjoy the Milky Way and the Perseid Meteors

by Robert Victor July 31st, 2015December 16th, 2020
Posted inComics

The Weekly Independent Comics Page for Aug. 7, 2014!

by Staff August 7th, 2014December 16th, 2020
Courtesy http://www.pa.msu.edu/abrams/skycalendar
Posted inAstronomy

Astronomy: Why the August Full Moon Is the Closest—but Not the Brightest

by Robert Victor August 6th, 2014December 16th, 2020
Posted inAstronomy

August Astronomy: It’s Time for the Perseid Meteor Shower—but the Moon Will Put a Damper on the Show

by Robert Victor August 1st, 2014December 16th, 2020
Robert D. Miller
Posted inAstronomy

August Astronomy: It’s Time to Enjoy the Milky Way

by Robert Victor August 1st, 2013December 16th, 2020

Recent Stories

  • The ‘Rona Arrives at Independent HQ; Bella’s Bingo and Trivia at the Ace Are Returning! Coachella Valley Independent’s Indy Digest: June 23, 2022 June 23rd, 2022
  • The Weekly Independent Comics Page for June 23, 2022! June 23rd, 2022
  • Hiking With T: How to Avoid Trouble While Hiking in the Desert During These Months of Extreme Heat June 22nd, 2022
  • Savage Love: Why Are White Gay Guys So Racist Toward Asian Men? June 22nd, 2022
  • The Aquifer: Local Agencies Say the Coachella Valley’s Water Supply Is Secure Despite the Ongoing Drought—but the State’s Water-Use Restrictions Still Apply June 21st, 2022

Click here to get amazing deals!

Coachella Valley Independent
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Instagram
  • Terms, Conditions and Policies
  • Find a Copy
  • About the Independent
  • Become a Supporter of the Independent!
© 2022 Coachella Valley Independent LLC. Proudly powered by Newspack by Automattic