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Meteor Shower Burst Expected Thursday, Friday

InkFreeNews.com Posted Aug 10, 2016  Updated: Aug 10, 2016 @ 3:49 PM

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — This year’s Perseids meteor shower is expected to be quite a show as astronomers predict a major “burst” of meteors during the annual peak. According to EarthSky.org, up to 200 meteors per hour could make for a spectacular show the evening of Thursday, Aug. 11-Friday, Aug. 12. However, … Read More

Fireballs To Flash In November Sky

InkFreeNews.com Posted Nov 04, 2015  Updated: Nov 5, 2015 @ 8:46 AM

By BRIAN LADA Meteorologist, AccuWeather WARSAW — AccuWeather reports cosmic fireballs will occasionally light up the night sky as the Taurid meteor shower approaches its peak into next week. “Every year, the earth passes through a stream left by comet Encke, producing the Taurid meteor shower,” AccuWeather meteorologist Dave … Read More