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Viewing Conditions

Geminid Meteor Shower Begins Today, With Peak Expected Dec. 13–14

Moonrise after 2 a.m. on Dec. 14 should deliver darker evening skies for easier viewing.

Leonid Meteor Shower Set to Peak Sunday Night Under Dark Skies

Leonid Meteor Shower Peaks Predawn Nov. 17 Under Dark, Moonlight-Free Skies

Orionid Meteor Shower Peaks Under New Moon Tonight

Orionid Meteor Shower Peaks Oct. 21–23 Under New-Moon Skies

Twin Green Comets Brighten For Best Views Under Next Week’s New Moon

Orionid Meteor Shower Set to Peak Under Moonless Skies Next Week

Bright Moon Dulls Draconids’ Peak as Attention Shifts to Orionids

Bright Gibbous Moon Dims Perseid Meteor Shower Peak