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The month brings a spectacular lineup of celestial sights—including a rare chance to see Mercury without a telescope and a ...

The Orionid meteor shower is active each year from about Oct. 2 to Nov. 7, according to the American Meteor Society. This ...

NASA says the meteor shower is best viewed during the pre-dawn hours, but the sweet spot is between midnight and 2 a.m. Make ...

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