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The show in the sky

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On clear evenings many celestial events are visible from North America. Meteors that break off from comets ignite into fiery explosions when they enter Earth's atmosphere. Meteor showers occur at different times of the year with the Perseid Shower in August being the most notable. 1997 will also be highlighted by the arrival of Comet Hale-Bopp in March and April.

Author: Andrews, Tamra
Publisher: Boy Scouts of America, Inc.
Publication Name: Boys' Life
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0006-8608
Year: 1997
Calendar, Meteor streams, Hale-Bopp (Comet), Hale-Bopp comet

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The night the moon turns red

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A lunar eclipse is expected to take place on Sep 26, 1996, one of two that occur annually. The sight of a lunar eclipse can be spectacular when the moon turns a coppery red as it enters the Earth's shadow. The eclipse is caused when the Earth rotates itself between the sun and the moon.

Author: Andrews, Tamra
Publisher: Boy Scouts of America, Inc.
Publication Name: Boys' Life
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0006-8608
Year: 1996
Analysis, Earth, Moon, Orbits (Astrophysics)

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Sky sights for summer

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Haze from volcanic eruptions, lunar eclipse and meteor showers can be observed by watching the summer skies. Telescopes enable viewers to look at Saturn and its rings. The Perseid meteor shower is due in August 1992.

Author: Schaaf, Fred
Publisher: Boy Scouts of America, Inc.
Publication Name: Boys' Life
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0006-8608
Year: 1992
Astronomy

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Subjects list: Observations, Meteors, Eclipses, Lunar, Lunar eclipses
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