#meteor shower maui

Astronomers Say Cluster of Mysterious Lights in Maui Sky was an Old Rocket Booster

Maui Now received multiple reports of a cluster of mysterious lights seen from various parts of the island from Kahului in Central Maui to Pukalani, Olowalu and Nāpili on the West side. Video sent to us across our various media platforms showed a streak of 15-20 twinkling lights slowly pass overhead from the north, traveling southeast just after 10 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 24. 2020.

Lyrid Meteor Shower Peaks April 22 and 23

Early this week we have a special treat! The yearly Lyrid Meteor Shower is upon us. The shower is actually already active, having started on April 16th but the peak nights are April 22nd and 23rd. Unfortunately, the moon will be full enough and…

Perseid Meteor Shower Comes on Heels of Super Moon

Viewing will be best between midnight and dawn in the eastern sky, according to the Bishop Museum Planetarium. The Perseid Meteor Shower happens around mid-August each year.

BRIEF: Geminid Meteor Shower at Peak

The Bishop Museum Planetarium notes that the meteor shower is a rarity because it is caused by debris from an asteroid (3200 Phaethon), rather than a comet.