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April 16 to 25: Lyrid meteor shower -

There will be about 10 to 15 meteors soaring across the sky under ideal conditions, with the peak being on April 22. However, the bright full moon on April 23 may obscure viewing.

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April 23: Full Pink Moon -

The Moon won't actually appear pink, even though the nickname suggests it.

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April 15 to May 27: Eta Aquarid meteor shower -

The Eta Aquarids are active every year in April and May as Earth passes through debris left behind by the Comet Halley. The shower is usually better viewed in the Southern Hemisphere. 

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May 23: Full Flower Moon -

This nickname was given by Native Americans who observed that flowers were in abundance during the late spring in the Northern Hemisphere. 

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June 21: Full Strawberry Moon -

The Strawberry Moon is one of only two full moons that have nicknames rooted in agriculture.

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July 15: Trifecta of planets visible in night sky -

Mercury, Mars, and Uranus will all be visible in the night sky. The best time to look out for these planets will be during the early morning before sunrise.

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July 21: Full Buck Moon -

The Moon, nicknamed for a male deer, will peak during the morning hours in North America.

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July 30: Southern Delta Aquarid meteor shower peak -

This meteor shower comes from the comets Marsden and Kracht, and one could catch upwards of 20 meteors per hour.

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August 11 to 13: Perseid meteor shower -

One of the more anticipated meteor showers of the year, debris left over by the Comet Swift-Tuttle can produce up to 100 meteors per hour. Fireballs, which are large bright meteors, tend to be bountiful during the Perseids.

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August 19: Full Sturgeon Moon -

August’s full moon is one of four Supermoons and will appear brighter and larger than the average Moon. Supermoons occur a few times a year when the lunar body reaches what is known as perigee. Perigee is the closest point to Earth in the Moon's orbit.

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September 8: Saturn's closest approach to Earth -

The sixth planet of the solar system will be its brightest as the Sun illuminates the planet. It will be visible without the help of binoculars or a telescope. But if you wish to see its many rings, you'll need some sort of aid.

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September 17: Harvest Moon -

The second Supermoon of the year will peak in September, which was the month farmers harvested crops before the arrival of winter. 

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September 18: Partial lunar eclipse -

The third eclipse of the year will be visible across a large part of the Western Hemisphere. Binoculars or a telescope are suggested to detect the subtle change in the Moon's appearance.

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September 20: Neptune's closest approach to Earth -

Earth will pass between the Sun and Neptune on September 20, marking the shortest distance between the two planets. If skies are clear, use a telescope to catch sight of the eighth planet. 

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September 26 to November 22: Orionid meteor shower -

The Orionids are the second shower of the year produced from Halley, one of the most famous comets. This year, the Orionids will peak on the night of October 20 and morning of the 21st. Under ideal conditions, one can expect a maximum of about 10 to 20 meteors per hour. 

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October 2: Annular solar eclipse -

The final eclipse of the year will be an annular solar eclipse. Similar to a total eclipse, it's not safe to view the event without specialized eye protection.

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October 6 to 10: Draconid meteor shower -

The first of two meteor showers during October is expected to peak on the night of the 8th. The Draconid meteor shower can be traced back to space debris left behind by comet 21P/Giacobini-Zinner.

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October 12 to 19: Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS passes close to Earth -

This comet was first discovered in January 2023 by the Purple Mountain Observatory in China. Sightings of the comet could start as soon as the 12th and last for a week.

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October 17: Full Hunter's Moon -

This Supermoon will be the closest to Earth, making it appear to be a giant in the fall sky. 

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November 15: Full Beaver Moon -

The last Supermoon of the year will peak during the afternoon in the Northern Hemisphere. Because of its closeness, the full Beaver Moon will appear as one of the brightest and largest moons of the year.

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December 6: Jupiter closest to Earth -

The fifth planet of the solar system will be illuminated by the Sun and be visible for the entire night. The use of a telescope or binoculars will be necessary. Venus, Mars, and Neptune should also be visible at varying times.

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December 4 to 17: The Geminid meteor shower -

As 2024 comes to a close, expect one of the most breathtaking meteor showers. Under perfect conditions, viewers can see up to about 120 shooting stars per hour.

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December 15: Full Cold Moon -

The final full moon of the year got its nickname from the cold weather and winter's arrival in the Northern Hemisphere. 

Sources: (The New York Post) (Smithsonian Magazine) 

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