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Solstice Moon Illusion

The solstice moon will rise tonight and appear huge. This is a hard to explain illusion, which no one has settled on an explanation. However, it does have something to do with the way we, as humans, perceive it. Optical … Continue reading

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orion whacks halley’s tail

The Orionids will peak this weekend.  It is believed that the meteors are composed of the dust of Halley’s Comet’s surface.  The meteors will be traveling at 42 mps, and at peak, there will be 20-25/hr. visible. Where:  Between Betelgeuse … Continue reading

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The Aurigids Are Coming!

This Rare Meteor Shower Has Happened Only Three Times… This particular meteor shower has only occurred a handful of times (1935, 1986 and 1993) and this year marks the last time we’ll ever see it. Models for this year’s event … Continue reading

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Geminds

I haven’t had the time to go out and wait/watch for the Geminds this year. But, as luck would have it, I was making a middle-of-the-night run for medicine for the family last night and got to witness some great … Continue reading

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cooling off

it was almost cold on my bike ride tonight. seems to finally be cooling off here. down in the low 70′s at night. the waxing cresent moon was out earlier, but was gone by the time i went riding. it … Continue reading

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