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During this period, the moon reaches its last quarter phase on Friday July 18th. At that time the moon will be located 90 degrees west of the sun and will rise near midnight local standard time. This weekend the waning gibbous moon will rise during the evening hours and will spoil the night sky with intense moonlight the remainder of the night...
The eta Aquariids 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 Southern delta Aquariids are another strong shower best seen from the southern tropics. North of the equator the radiant is located lower in the southern sky and therefore rates are less than seen from further south. These meteors produce good rates for a week centered on the night of maximum.…
