Tag: comets
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Comet NEOWISE
Our night sky seems to be a fixture of perfection. While the stars rise and set, and the sun, moon and planets do appear to move against the starry backdrop, little other changes are apparent. However, that stillness does get punctuated from time to time by ghostly interlopers — the comets! And right now, our…
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Summer meteor showers
Is there anything more peaceful than lying on your back on a warm summer night, gazing up at the stars, and seeing a meteor fly past you? You can see this phenomenon for yourself this summer during the Perseid Meteor Shower on the nights of August 12-13.