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    2 hours ago

    the difference between a Meteor, Meteoroid or Meteorite? Find out in our short video here:

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    3 hours ago

    A particle from asteroid 3200 Phaethon, burning up in Earth's atmosphere!

    In simple words what is meteor ?
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    4 hours ago

    Yes, it occurs yearly when Earth passes through the debris left by 3200 Phaethon. Mid-December.

    does the geminid meteor shower occur annually around the same time of year or is it random?
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    4 hours ago

    The name 'Geminid' is b/c the meteors all appear to originate from Gemini (constellation). aka radiant is in Gemini.

    so what does Geminid mean?
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  6. 4 hours ago

    What is the meteor shower all about and how do you view it? Here's the details:

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    8:21 PM - 13 Dec 2015 · Details
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    LIVE NOW: Our experts answer your Qs about tonight's meteor shower: Use

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    8:02 PM - 13 Dec 2015 · Details
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    10 hours ago

    Watch the skies: how to view the meteor shower

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    2:31 PM - 13 Dec 2015 · Details
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    Join us for tonight's meteor shower! Our experts answer Qs 11pm-3am ET:

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    6:48 PM - 13 Dec 2015 · Details
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  11. 9 hours ago

    The meteor shower peaks starting tonight. Here are a few fun facts:

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    2:59 PM - 13 Dec 2015 · Details
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    15 hours ago

    Love how sunset turns the mountains blue.

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    8:38 AM - 13 Dec 2015 · Details
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  14. 12 hours ago

    Rocket carrying , & Malenchenko to rolls to launch pad ahead of Tues launch

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    12:02 PM - 13 Dec 2015 · Details
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  15. 13 hours ago

    This spiral galaxy seen by has a superficial resemblance to an atomic nucleus:

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    10:55 AM - 13 Dec 2015 · Details
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    18 hours ago

    , the beautiful desert of the .

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    5:45 AM - 13 Dec 2015 · Details
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  17. 15 hours ago

    Join us for tonight's meteor shower! Our experts answer Qs 11pm-3am ET:

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    9:11 AM - 13 Dec 2015 · Details
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  18. 16 hours ago

    It's time for Antarctica's anticyclone to send 2 of our science balloons flying in circles:

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    8:16 AM - 13 Dec 2015 · Details
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    Dec 12

    Day 260. A starlit night over . from !

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    7:33 PM - 12 Dec 2015 · Details
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    Dec 12

    Delegates on your historic agreement! thanks you and so do I!

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    11:37 AM - 12 Dec 2015 · Details
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