The Leonid meteor shower peaks as the supermoon wanes
WASHINGTON — It’s a treat to see a supermoon. But that bright glowing orb will still be almost full when the Leonid meteor shower peaks this weekend, likely obscuring all…
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The Taurid meteor showers peak a week apart in November
WASHINGTON — Two sister meteor showers are already flashing across night skies — and will peak a week apart. The Southern Taurids will reach their zenith early Tuesday morning and…
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Moonlight may hamper views of the Orionid meteor shower, debris of Halley’s comet
WASHINGTON — The Orionids — one of two annual meteor showers from Halley’s comet — peak early Monday. A bright waning moon may make them difficult to spot. The Orionid…
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