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Orionids

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Sky Matters: This week's supermoon the first of October's interesting night skies
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Orionid meteor shower to light up night sky tonight
Skygazers are set for some celestial fireworks as debris left by Halley’s Comet lights up the night sky.

Fri, 20 Oct, 2023

Perseid meteor shower
Orionid meteor shower to light up night sky
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