Outburst of Andromedid meteors may continue tonight

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By: Deborah Byrd, 12/09/2013

Drawing of Andromedid meteor storm 1872 via Tufts.

Expert observers are reporting an unexpected outburst of a little-known (but historical) meteor shower. The Andromedid meteor outburst began yesterday (December 8, 2013) and might not have peaked yet. The Geminid meteor shower is going on now, too, peaking on the mornings of December 13 and 14. So tonight might be an awesome night to go outside and watch for meteors!

 

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