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2024 Ursid meteor shower: All you need to know

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The Ursid meteor shower radiates from the constellation Ursa Minor, the Lesser Bear, aka the Little Dipper, and is named after it. The Little Dipper also contains the North Star, Polaris. So for the Northern Hemisphere, the radiant is above the horizon all night long. Chart via EarthSky. This low-key meteor shower – which always … Read more

See the best Geminid meteor shower 2024 photos from around the world

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The Geminid meteor shower put on a dazzling show this week, delighting skywatchers worldwide. The Geminids are one of the most prolific showers of the year, known for bright, colorful meteors and impressive hourly rates. This year, despite the almost full moon, they lived up to their reputation. We’ve rounded up some of the most … Read more