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Tag Archives: Meteor showers

What is the best way to observe a meteor shower?

Urban Astronomer avatarPosted on 17 August, 2011 by Allen Versfeld28 September, 2025
Meteor Shower Radiant. Several meteors, all coming from the same radiant point

Meteor showers are one of the most accessible astronomical shows around.  They usually last several days, they can be seen by anybody with functional night vision, and they don’t need dark skies to be enjoyed.  Simply lie back and watch the shooting stars!  Best of all, there are many meteor showers which appear throughout the year. But if you simply head outside and look upwards on the right date, you might find the experience a little frustrating – time will pass, … Continue reading →

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