Category Archives: Meteor showers

December 13, 14 – Geminids Meteor Shower

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To many night sky watchers, the Geminids meteor shower is considered to be one of the most unbelievable meteor showers of all. This is due to the multi-colored meteors that are produced. During the peak of the Geminids Meteor shower, … Continue reading →

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November 17, 18 – Leonids Meteor Shower

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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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August 12, 13 – Perseids Meteor Shower

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By far, the best meteor shower of 2012 will be the Perseids meteor shower. What will make this particular shower stand out is the fact that there will be up to 60 meteors per hour on both August 12 and … Continue reading →

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July 28, 29 – Southern Delta Aquarids Meteor Shower

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The southern delta aquarids are one of the most predictable meteor shows. They always occur from mid July to mid August with the peak f the shower occurring on July 28 and 29. The contents of this meteor shower originates … Continue reading →

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