Tag: puppids

• Comet 141P-D/Machholz and 26P/Grig-Skjellerup: Their Orbits and Meteor Showers

  Today we are finally going to take a look at Comet 141P/Machholz. I mentioned this comet a few pieces ago when we were taking a look at the conjunction of planets that is visible early in the morning if you are closer to the equator. This comet and the planets will be above the horizon…

  Caoimhín de Bhailís

  April 23, 2026

  Astronomy Video, Astronomy

  space, Astronomy, video, stargazing, science, comet, April, meteor shower, 2026, lyrids, puppids, comet orbit, periodical comet

• The April Lyrids and π-Puppids: Tricky Meteor Showers

  Today we are going to take another look at the Lyrids meteor shower. I did mention it in the overview of April, but I do want to revisit it in a little bit more detail and also look at its parent body, comet C/1861 G1 (Thatcher). The April Lyrids is the main upcoming meteor shower.…

  Caoimhín de Bhailís

  April 21, 2026

  Astronomy, Astronomy Video

  2026, April lyrids, april meteor shower, Astronomy, comet, π-puppids, lyrids, meteor, meteor shower, night sky, pi puppids, puppids, science, shooting star, space, stargazing, video