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BigmanPigman

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Fri Dec 21, 2018, 08:56 PM Dec 2018

Winter Solstice, meteor showers and a full moon tonight. [View all]

"A full moon and a meteor shower are set to coincide on Friday night, making winter solstice 2018 an extra special occurrence.
Unfortunately, the bright light from the full moon will likely create unfavorable viewing conditions during the meteor shower's peak, earning this year's show the dubious title of "the cursed Ursids" from NASA meteor expert Bill Cooke."
https://www.aol.com/article/news/2018/12/21/winter-solstice-2018-full-moon-and-meteor-shower-to-coincide-in-rare-display/23624750/

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