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6 meteor showers expected in Year of the Tiger

According to Zijinshan Observatory, plenty of astronomical phenomena will be visible in the sky throughout the Year of the Tiger, including 6 meteor showers.
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Andrew's Almanac


Alice Springs-based astronomer Astronomer Andrew presents his guide for what to look for in southern hemisphere skies in 2010

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The year 2010 promises to be a big one for stargazing in this region. All of the visible planets make good showings this year, two great meteor showers bloom, and a total lunar eclipse rounds it all out.
First, make a date with Mars. The Red Planet returns to the evening skies this month after a two-year hiatus on the other side of the solar system. Mars will not be as close as it was in 2003 (about 55 million miles away) but will dazzle sky gazers with its romantic reddish glow through Valentine's Day and beyond.
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