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Geminid Meteor Shower

Posted by michael on from the stardust dept.

Target Practice writes "Is it an asteroid? Is it a comet? Who cares? According to Sky and Telescope's website, 3200 Phaethon has been spewing chunks into our atmosphere for the past 150 years, and tonight, after the lan party, you can step outside at two or three A.M. and see the best light show yet - topping off at 75 meteors per hour! Be there..." Space.com has another story.

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  1. Re:Hmm by simetra · · Score: -1, Flamebait

    ....or have there been more meteor showers over the past few years then there normaly is?

    I understand English may be a second language to you. If not, well, here's a tip. Your comment should read "... or have there been more meteor showers over the past few years than there normally are?

    Thanks for your attention.

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