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Six planets are visible in the night sky, but not for long. Here’s how you can watch in GA

January has been one of the best for star-gazing and one of the most spectacular celestial displays of planetary magic is coming up on Saturday, Jan. 25.

January 24, 2025
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  • Sundi Rose
A Leonid fireball is shown during the storm of 1966 in the sky above Wrightwood, Calif.

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The Lyrids meteor shower is peaking. Here's how to enjoy it with a bright moon

The Lyrids meteor shower is active until April 29 and is peaking overnight from Sunday into Monday. To see it, it's best to find an area with trees or a mountain blocking out the moon.

April 21, 2024
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  • Huo Jingnan
Eclipse gazers enjoying totality on August 21, 2017, in Isle of Palms, S.C. Eclipse experts say partial eclipses aren't nearly as dramatic.

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For April's eclipse, going from 'meh' to 'OMG' might mean just driving across town

Lots of urban areas will be either in or adjacent to the path of totality for the eclipse on April 8. Experts advise getting into this path, as even a 99% partial eclipse is nothing like a total one.

March 08, 2024
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  • Nell Greenfieldboyce
This picture taken on Aug. 1, 2023, shows the second supermoon of 2023, also known as the sturgeon moon, rising behind the Cuatro Torres business area in Madrid.

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It's big! It's bright! It's a rare blue supermoon! Here's how to check it out

The Earth's lunar sidekick will appear extra big and bright as it reaches its fullest stage on Wednesday. It's not just the biggest supermoon this year, it's also a rare blue supermoon.

August 29, 2023
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  • Emily Olson
In this 30 second exposure, a meteor streaks across the sky during the annual Perseid meteor shower, Wednesday, Aug. 11, 2021, in Spruce Knob, West Virginia.

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The Perseid meteor shower peaks this weekend. Here's how to watch

The Perseid meteor shower sends bright streaks shooting across the night sky. Stargazers can watch the shower peak this weekend, but the key, experts say, will be patience.

August 11, 2023
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  • Nell Greenfieldboyce
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Stargazers, here are the most exciting celestial events for 2023

Astronomer Jackie Faherty outlines the most exciting sky events you can put on your calendar in 2023, from eclipses to meteor showers and more.

January 12, 2023
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  • Julie Depenbrock
GPB News NPR

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Don't Miss Your Socially Distanced Date With Mars

Mars will be in "opposition" on Oct. 13: the sun and Mars will be on opposite sides of Earth. It's going to be ideal for viewing the red planet.

October 14, 2020
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  • Huo Jingnan
GPB News NPR

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Perseid Meteor Shower Peaks After Midnight. NASA Says It's 'One Of The Best'

The light of the moon will reduce the visibility of some fainter meteors, but NASA says it's still worth staying up late — or rising very very early on Wednesday — to see "nature's fireworks."

August 11, 2020
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  • Rachel Treisman

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