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Geminid meteor
Everyone loves to watch "shooting stars" blaze across the sky. Sky & Telescope predicts that 2010's best meteor showers should be the Perseids in August and the Geminids in December.

Composite image; they didn't happen all at once!
Perseids Perform Beautifully! — August 13, 2009
Despite moonlight, this year's Perseid meteor shower has been pleasing millions worldwide.

A bright Perseid meteor
Meteors are visible year-round, but there are nights when you may catch a meteor shower. Here's an introduction to meteors and related topics.

Leonid fireball
Meteor watching is one of the easiest forms of astronomy. Here is information that will enhance your meteor-watching experiences.

Perseid near Orion's Sword
Meteor studies have relied heavily on amateur observers for more than a century. They still do. Here are some tips and suggestions on how to plan a meteor watch.

Perseid Meteor
This vacation-season meteor shower is among the most famous yearly astronomical highlights.



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