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Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The Geminid and Quadrantid meteor showers are among the most anticipated celestial events for skywatchers and astronomers as Earth ...

NEW YORK (AP) — The last major meteor shower of the year, known as the Ursids, peaks soon, bringing glowing streaks to nighttime and early morning skies. Compared to other meteor showers, it's more ...

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