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During this period, the moon will reach its first quarter phase on Wednesday March 25th. At that time, the half-illuminated moon will lie 90° east of the sun and will set near 03:00. This weekend the waxing crescent moon will set during the evening hours and will not interfere with viewing meteor activity during the more active morning hours.
The Quadrantids 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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The Lyrids are a medium strength shower that usually produces good rates for three nights centered on the maximum. These meteors also usually lack persistent trains but can produce fireballs. These meteors are best seen from the northern hemisphere where the radiant is high in the sky at dawn. Activity…
