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During this period, the moon waxes from a very slim crescent phase to nearly half-illuminated. This weekend the waxing crescent moon will set just after the end of evening twilight and not interfere with meteor observing...
The Perseids meteor shower is currently active. Follow the evolution of the ZHR live!
You saw something bright and fast? Like a huge shooting star? Report it: it may be a fireball.
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This shower is much like the Southern Taurids, just active a bit later in the year. When the two showers are active simultaneously in late October and early November, there is sometimes an notable increase in the fireball activity. There seems to be a seven year periodicity with these fireballs. 2008…
