Meteorology

Skywatch Alert: Meteor Fireballs, Auroras & Planetary Spectacles Dazzle the Night Sky (Aug 15–16, 2025)

The Perseid meteor shower peaked on August 12–13, 2025, and on August 15–16 the Moon is in last quarter, about half-lit and rising late, providing darker evening skies. The Perseids remain active

15 August 2025

Astronomy·Meteorology·Night Sky

Peering Through Clouds: Microwave Radiometry’s Crucial Role in Weather Prediction

Microwave radiometers measure brightness temperature from natural microwave emissions, enabling all-weather, day‑and‑night sensing through clouds, haze, and light rain. Oxygen absorption bands around 60 GHz (with a separate line at 118 GHz)

24 June 2025

Science·Technology·Weather

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