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Here's When To Watch Most Popular Meteor Show Of Year Here's When To Watch Most Popular Meteor Show Of Year
Here's When To Watch Most Popular Meteor Show Of Year The best meteor shower of the year is about to peak. The Perseid meteor shower, marked by swift and bright streaks, frequently leaves long "wakes" of light and color behind as it moves through Earth's atmosphere, according to NASA.  The most significant activity is expected to occur on the night of Sunday, Aug. 11, into the early morning hours of Monday, Aug. 12, and possibly Tuesday, Aug. 13. Perseids are best viewed in the Northern Hemisphere during the pre-dawn hours, though meteors from this shower can be seen as early as 10 p.m. NASA says. EarthSky.com says that "the best t…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Here's What You Need To Know About Tuesday's Lunar Eclipse In Maryland, Virginia Here's What You Need To Know About Tuesday's Lunar Eclipse In Maryland, Virginia
Here's What You Need To Know About Tuesday's Lunar Eclipse In Maryland, Virginia The stars are aligning perfectly for those in Maryland and Virginia looking forward to Tuesday morning's total lunar eclipse. A partial eclipse will begin at approximately 4:09 a.m., then, beginning at around 5:15 a.m., on Tuesday, Nov. 8, the moon will appear a deep shade of red and orange for approximately an hour and a half until nearly 6:45 a.m. The timing coincides with sunrise in the region, which is expected shortly after 6:40 a.m. on Tuesday morning. According to the National Weather Service, conditions will be prime for stargazers in the DMV area, with the Baltimore/Washington off…

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by Zak Failla
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Best Chance To See Jupiter In 59 Years Best Chance To See Jupiter In 59 Years
Best Chance To See Jupiter In 59 Years If you've never seen Jupiter, you'll get your best chance in 59 years tonight, officials say. With a good set of binoculars, the giant planet should be the second brightest image in the sky after the moon for several nights, NASA said on its blog. Stargazers can expect excellent views of Jupiter the entire night of Monday, Sept. 26 when the giant planet reaches opposition, NASA said. From the viewpoint of Earth’s surface, opposition happens when an astronomical object rises in the east as the Sun sets in the west, placing the object and the Sun on opposite sides of Earth. Jupiter’s opposi…

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by Jon Craig