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Not too late for meteor viewing tonightA yearly meteor shower that must have inspired wonder and fear in ancient humans — and led some more modern people to suspect that ETs were in the sky — hit its expected peak before dawn this morning. The Perseid meteor shower, ... read more
Where to watch tonight's Perseid Meteor Shower
By OMSI Published: Aug 12, 2011 at 3:48 PM PDT OMSI, Rose City Astronomers and Vancouver Sidewalk Astronomers will celebrate astronomy with a free Star Party at both Rooster Rock State Park and LL "Stub" Stewart State Park! From beginners to experts of ... read more
Tonight's forecast: Clear, cool night with heavenly show
It will be a heavenly show in the sky with the Perseid meteor shower peaking, the international space station flying overhead, and an 88 percent full Sturgeon moon. Saturday will be the best of the two weekend days, and it will be a great day for the ... read more