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Taurid Meteor Shower

Sunday, November 11, 2012

Hey, Berkley and Huntington Woods: Taurid Meteor Shower Peaks Nov. 12

Look to the skies for some stunning light displays this November and December.

As you hang holiday lights and light the candles, cast your gaze upon the universe's natural fireworks, as well.  A thin crescent moon in 2012 will provide for dark nights and early morning light to enhance this year's North Taurid meteor shower display that peaks Monday, Nov. 12, according to EarthSky.org. Space.com reports the best time to see the Taurid meteors, or, "Halloween fireballs," started Nov. 5 and peaks on Monday, as the moon diminishes in brightness each night.  Ten to 15 yellow-orange meteors may appear per hour each night and appear to move very slowly, according to Space.com. Astronomers anticipate three meteor showers this November and December.  Nov. 12: Taurid Meteor Shower Nov. 17: Leonid Meteor Shower Dec. 13: Geminid…

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