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Only 100 years ago the Milky Way was visible from central Paris. Here’s how we can get the night sky back

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Only 100 years ago the Milky Way was visible from central Paris. Here’s how we can get the night sky back

For the more than 100,000 years humans have been on Earth, we have looked up at night and seen the stars and our celestial home, the Milky Way galaxy. Cultures all around the world have stories and records incorporating this majestic, sublime sight. However, nearly 3 billion people can no longer see the Milky Way … Read more

Geminids meteor shower peaks this week under dark skies

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Geminids meteor shower peaks this week under dark skies

CAPE CANAVERAL: The year’s best meteor shower, the Geminids, peaks this week. Skygazers may see as many as one or even two a minute streaking across dark skies. The meteors will reach their frenzy on Thursday. But Wednesday night should provide a cosmic spectacle as well. The moon is waning so that will make for … Read more