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Geminid meteor shower
Last major meteor shower for 2009 will happen this December 13-14."The best meteor shower of 2009, the Geminids, should put on a rousing show the night of December 13/14. Use Astronomy magazine's helpful tips, along with a finder chart, how-to video, and an interactive sky map to get the most from your viewing."2009 Geminid meteor shower viewing guideGEMINID METEOR SHOWER: Mark your calendar. The Geminid
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peaks on Dec. 13th and 14th when Earth passes through a stream of debris from extinct comet 3200 Phaethon. The Geminids have been intensifying in recent years, and 2009 could be the best year yet. Forecasters expect 140+ meteors per hour under the dark skies of a new Moon.
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Geminid Meteor Shower 2013--mid December
"Everything you need to know: Geminid meteor shower" by Bruce McClure December 5th, 2013 EarthSky The 2013 Geminid meteor shower is expected to peak on the night of December 13-14, though the night before (December 12-13) should offer a decent sprinkling...
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Geminid Meteor Shower..this Thursday And Friday
"Geminid Meteor Shower Coming on December 13-14" December 10th, 2012 SPACEDAILY If it's clear late Thursday night, December 13th, 2012, keep a lookout high overhead for the shooting stars of the Geminid meteor shower. "The Geminids are usually...
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Spoiler: The Moon And The Leonid Meteor Shower
Last major, traditional meteor shower of the year [except for the Geminids on December 13]. The event will arrive on the night of November 17th around midnight. EarthSky... November 17, late night until dawn the following morning Leonids The Leonid...
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Coming To A Sky Near You...perseids Meteor Shower
Perseids Meteor Shower August 12th, 13th 2009 The Perseids is one of the best meteor showers to observe, producing up to 60 meteors per hour at their peak. This year's peak occurs on August 13th and 14th, but you may be able to see some meteors any...
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Orionid Meteor Shower
Short notice, but tomorrow morning [Tuesday, October 21st] will offer the Orionid meteor shower--harbinger to the November Leonid meteor shower. If you wake up before sunrise on Tuesday, Oct. 21st, set aside 15 minutes or so to watch the sky around Orion....
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