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Quadrantid meteor shower
This year the nearly full moon will block out most of the fainter meteors. But if you are patient you may still be able to catch a few good ones. Meteors from the Quadrantid shower are a bit difficult to catch because they only last for a few hours, and the meteors are fainter than those from the "superstar" meteor showers throughout the year. Nevertheless, Quadrantids can produce over 100 mete
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Mercury Retrograde Ends
This is of particular interest to astrologically minded folks. See URL for more info...
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SEE THE GREEN COMET?
First of all, happy new year! Apologies for my lateness in updating your 2023 calendar with astronomical events. Meanwhile: did yousee the "Green Comet" this weekend, when the skies were nice and dark?For the first time in 50,000 years, a greenish comet is set to make aclose approach to Earth. It will be nearest and brightest on on February 2nd, but that's just a few days shy of the full moon so y
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Imbolc
Imbolc / Imbolg / Brigid’s Day / Candlemas – February 1 – 2 This pagan festival was Christianised as The Purification of the Virgin Mary in the temple after childbirth. It is also known as Candlemass and this derives form the old pagan custom of lighting torches in honour of the winter goddess. The Church adapted the torches to the lighting of candles for the Virgin Mary, and having a
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