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mfcorey1

(11,001 posts) Fri Aug 8, 2014, 06:15 PM Aug 2014

Where to see it: Supermoon, Perseid meteor shower to illuminate the sky

The Perseid meteor showers flash across skies annually in August when the Earth passes through debris trails of shattered comets. Set to peak Aug. 11-13, this year's event coincides with a Supermoon, a moon that shines 30 percent brighter than a normal full moon. The Supermoon will begin to reach fullness on Sunday, Aug. 10.

http://local.msn.com/where-to-see-it-supermoon-perseid-meteor-shower-to-illuminate-the-sky-1

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Where to see it: Supermoon, Perseid meteor shower to illuminate the sky (Original Post) mfcorey1 Aug 2014 OP
YAAAAY!!! elleng Aug 2014 #1
Well that sucks... Callmecrazy Aug 2014 #2
The worst thing for a meteor shower is a full moon. longship Aug 2014 #3
Thanks ashling Aug 2014 #4
K&R. Yes please! Overseas Aug 2014 #5

longship

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3. The worst thing for a meteor shower is a full moon.
Reply to mfcorey1 (Original post)
Fri Aug 8, 2014, 08:11 PM
Aug 2014

The full moon washes out all but the brightest meteors. Astronomers basically hate full moons.

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