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Highlights The Summer Triangle-- Vega, Deneb, and Altair -- holds the central position, high in the south. The scorpion sits low to the south and slightly west. Directly to the arachnid's east is Sagittarius, the Archer, and between the two lies the direction toward the Milky Way galaxy's centre....
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S. Delta Aquarid meteor shower
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Starting from today the Southern Delta Aquarid meteor shower will appear, lasting until August 19; and peaking around July 28.
The meteors will radiate from a point in the constellation of Aquarius.
Expect to see 11 meteors an hour, though sometimes it can be as high as 50/hour.
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Observe the Moon Night
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The 2011 event is on October 8th. Read more
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Asteroid Day
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Asteroid Day (also known as International Asteroid Day) is an annual global event that aims to raise awareness about asteroids and what can be done to protect the Earth, its families, communities, and future generations. Asteroid Day is held on the anniversary of the June 30, 1908 Siberian Tungusk...
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Dark Matter Day
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Dark Matter Day Is Approaching ... but Don't Be Afraid of the Dark A global hunt for the universe's missing matter is underway, and this autumn everyone is invited to join in. On and around October 31, 2017, events around the world will celebrate the hunt for the universe's unseen "dark matter." Dark M...
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June 2017
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Highlights The Solstice on June 21st (04:24 GMT) marks the official start of summer. It is the longest day for us in the northern hemisphere, and marks the celtic festival of Middansumor (AErra Liša) The Summer Triangle -- Vega, Deneb, and Altair -- holds the central position, high in the south....
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Tau-Aquariids meteor shower
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Tau-Aquariids meteor shower in constellation Aquarius. The meteor shower is active from the 27th June to 6th July. ZHR=7.1 Velocity=66.2km/s Radiant: RA=22.9h/343° Dec=-11.8°
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Pi Cetids meteor shower
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Watch out for the Pi Cetids meteor shower. The ZHR is only 4; But the meteors are very fast (Velocity=66.8km/s) and has a radiant in the constellation Cetus. Radiant (2000): RA=1.6h/24° Dec=-11.7° Solar longitude=95.0° The parent body is speculated to be Comet C/1874 G1(Winnecke).
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Eid al-Fitr
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Kari Ansari recalls getting ready to celebrate one of the most important religious holidays of the year--the end of the month long Ramadan fast.
She and her husband bought new clothes and gifts for their three children and planned a special family meal. But there was one obstacle to starting the...
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International Paris Air Show
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For the first time in its history, from 20 to 26 June, the International Paris Air Show at Le Bourget will be hosting more than 2,100 international exhibitors! With its 28 international pavilions, 140 aircraft including an exceptional appearance by the solar aircraft "Solar Impulse",...
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Yulin dog meat festival
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Yulin dog meat festival begins despite rumours of ban A controversial dog meat festival has begun in the Chinese city of Yulin, despite earlier reports it had been cancelled or toned down this year. The Lychee and Dog Meat festival takes place annually in Guangxi province. Earlier this year, US camp...
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Bluedot Festival
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British Antarctic Survey at Bluedot Festival 2017 British Antarctic Survey (BAS) is delighted to be participating in this year's Bluedot music festival in Macclesfield 7-9 July. The event, which last year attracted over 20,000 visitors, is billed as an intergalactic festival of music, science...
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World Blood Donor Day
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Call for canine blood donors on World Blood Donor Day This Wednesday 14 June marks the World Health Organization's Blood Donor Day, providing an opportunity to recognise the valuable gift of blood donation, including for our pets. As for humans, blood transfusions are of vital importance for the s...
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Arietid meteor shower
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The Arietid meteor shower streams from a point only 30 degrees from the sun, peaks on the 8th June. The best time to look is just before dawn. This is the strongest daylight meteor shower of the year. The duration extends from May 22 to July 2. The hourly rate is 54 at maximum. This meteor shower was discov...
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Festivals 2017
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Festivals 2017: Feel at one with the universe Bluedot leads the pack for science at festivals this summer. Following its debut at Jodrell Bank in Cheshire last year, this fusion of music, science and culture tackles the big themes, from the depths of the oceans to how to leave Earth. And you can hunt fo...
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