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fromFuncheap
1 week ago

Rare Showing of "Northern Lights" May Dazzle Bay Area Skies Tonight (Nov. 12)

Heads up, Bay Area. The Northern Lights are back. After lighting up skies across Novato, Petaluma, Santa Rosa, and San Rafael last night, the aurora borealis could return tonight (Wednesday, Nov. 12) thanks to a rare geomagnetic storm. When to look: 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. (best around midnight)Where: Look north and find a dark spot away from city lights.
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fromTravel + Leisure
2 weeks ago

This 'Star Train' Is One of the Best Ways to See the Night Sky in the U.S.-With Stunning Milky Way Views

Nevada-Ely's Nevada Northern Railway runs the Great Basin Star Train, offering guided night-sky viewing at Star Flat with telescopes and California Institute of Technology assistants.
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fromThe Mercury News
4 months ago

How to watch two meteor showers peak together in late July

Southern Delta Aquariid and Alpha Capricornid meteor showers peak on July 30, offering bright viewing conditions.
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