Monthly Archives: September 2012

November 28 – Penumbral Lunar Eclipse

Posted on September 29, 2012 by

The penumbral lunar eclipse is scheduled to occur on November 28, 2012. This lunar eclipse will be the second one of its kind of 2012, with the other one being the partial lunar eclipse on June 4. This eclipse will … Continue reading →

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October 21, 22 – Orionids Meteor Shower

Posted on September 28, 2012 by

The Orionids meteor shower is a prolific event that is best observed on October 21 and 22. This meteor shower is just one of the meteor showers associated with the Halley Comet. Another meteor shower associated with the comet is … Continue reading →

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November 17, 18 – Leonids Meteor Shower

Posted on September 23, 2012 by

The Leonids meteor shower, scheduled to take place on November 17 -18, is one of the most prolific meteor showers you will see in your lifetime. This shower originates from the Comet Tempel-Tuttle. To many meteors lovers, the month of … Continue reading →

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