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Leonid Meteor Shower Peaks Tuesday, November 17, 2009
This year, the Leonid meteor shower best viewing will be in the hours before dawn on November 17.

Orionid Meteor Shower Peaks Wednesday, October 21, 2009
As it does each year, early fall brings crisper air, turning leaves, and the Orionid meteor shower. This year’s best viewing will be in the hours before dawn on October 21.

Perseid Meteor Shower Peaks Wednesday, August 12, 2009
It’s time once again for nature to put on its late-summer fireworks show: the Perseid meteor shower. This year’s best viewing will be before dawn on August 12, with a second chance after sunset that night.

Planetary Line-Up Graces Pre-Dawn Sky June 19-21, 2009
A great line-up of planets will light up the pre-dawn sky later this week. Mercury, Venus, Mars, and the Moon will put on quite a show.

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