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Strong Quadrantid Meteor Shower Peaks on Wednesday
If you enjoy the sight of "shooting stars" then make plans to be out looking skyward during the predawn hours on Wednesday (Jan. 4) when a strong display of Quadrantid meteors may appear. This first meteor shower of the year may end up being one of the best of 2012. (read full story)
Tue Jan 03, 2012
2011 Geminid Meteor Shower
The 2011 Geminid meteor shower peaks on the night of Dec. 13-14, and despite the glare of a nearly-full Moon, it might be a good show. (read full story)
Tue Dec 13, 2011
Holiday Observing
Dr. Alyssa Gilbert (Outreach Coordinator) will be interviewed today (Dec. 12) on Rogers "daytime" morning show. (read full story)
Mon Dec 12, 2011
Leonid Meteor Shower
The Leonid meteor shower will peak between Thursday (Nov. 17) night and Friday (Nov. 18) morning. (read full story)
Wed Nov 16, 2011
Draconid Meteor Outburst
On October 8th Earth is going to plow through a stream of dust from Comet 21P/Giacobini-Zinner, and the result could be an outburst of Draconid meteors. (read full story)
Wed Oct 05, 2011
Perseid Meteor Shower
For Northern Hemisphere observers, August is usually regarded as "meteor month" with one of the best displays of the year reaching its peak near mid-month. That display is, of course, the annual Perseid Meteor Shower beloved by everyone from meteor enthusiasts to summer campers. (read full story)
Tue Aug 09, 2011
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