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MAH | Perseid Meteor Shower

The best summertime meteor shower peaks tonight. Find out what a meteor (“shooting star”) is, what one looks like, and...

How to view the 2021 Perseid meteor shower

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View the Geminids! This family-friendly, curfew-friendly meteor shower peaks Sunday night, December 13, 2020.

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View the Geminids! This family-friendly, curfew-friendly meteor shower peaks Sunday night, December 13, 2020.

Your checklist for viewing the 2020 Perseid meteor shower

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The meteor shower drought is OVER!

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View the Lyrid meteor shower at its peak during the night of April 21/22, 2020.

Viewing tips for the 2019 Perseid meteor shower

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The annual Perseid meteor shower is already happening, and is predicted to peak the night of August 12/13, 2019.

9 tips for viewing the 2018 Geminid meteor shower

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One of the best meteor showers of the year – the Geminid meteor shower -- will peak Thursday night, Dec....

Your checklist for viewing the 2018 Perseid meteor shower

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The annual Perseid meteor shower is underway and is predicted to peak the night of August 12/13, 2018.

Tips for viewing the 2017 Geminid meteor shower

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One of the best meteor showers of the year – the Geminid meteor shower -- is underway and will peak...

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