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The Geminids are one of the year’s best meteor showers. Cold December nights mean clear skies for the northern hemisphere. And as long ...

By Alex ChaversDecember 3, 20200

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The Quadrantids aren’t as well-known as the Perseids or Geminids meteor showers, but its hourly rate can rival the best annual meteor showers. ...

By Alex ChaversDecember 30, 20190

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100+ meteors per hour. That’s how good tonight’s Geminid meteor shower is expected to be according to NASA. There’s just one problem. A ...

By Alex ChaversDecember 13, 20150

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Small pieces from Comet C/1861 G1 Thatcher will slam into Earth’s atmosphere tomorrow night and into the early morning hours of April 23rd. ...

By Alex ChaversApril 21, 20150

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On Saturday night, you’ll get your first shot at watching a meteor shower in 2015. The Quadrantid shower is expected to peak around ...

By Alex ChaversJanuary 2, 20150

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Now’s your chance to name a crater. Scientists from NASA, John Hopkins and Carnegie are holding a contest to commemorate the last days ...

By Alex ChaversDecember 16, 20140

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