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Thursday, December 13, 2012

I'm not sure my newfound mobility is quite up to spending awhile outside stargazing, but...

just in case you didn't know, there is actually a possibility of TWO meteor showers tonight, against a dark moon phase that really should help visibility.

Geminid Meteor Show to Light up Tonight’s Sky — Plus Possible Bonus Meteor Shower
Tonight, the annual Geminid meteor shower will put the world’s Christmas lights to shame. One of the year’s biggest meteor showers, it’s expected to shine extra bright tonight, because the moon’s current phase will keep the sky free of glare. Now all you must do is hope for a clear night, and, if possible, get yourself to a rural area, where you could see as many as 100 shooting stars per hour.
If you want to watch a not-quite-so-magical view of the heavens without dealing with light pollution from the city or braving the cold, you can also watch a live feed of the showers, thanks to NASA.

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