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The 2012 Orionid meteor shower is peaking tonight (Oct. 20-21). An almost-new moon will set before the Orionids' peak in pre-dawn skies, and the lack of bright moonlight favors a good show. In addition to Orionids, you'll see brilliant Venus, red Mars, the dog star Sirius and bright winter constellations such as Orion, Gemini and Taurus.
The Orionids can be seen everywhere in the world tonight but Antarctica -- north of 74 degrees south latitude. Best viewing tips: find dark skies away from city lights, look straight up to allow your eyes to take in as much of the sky as possible. Allow your eyes at least 30 minutes to "dark adjust" and see the meteors. Our live Web chat will be starting at 11 p.m. EDT, in just a few hours.
http://www.nasa.gov/connect/chat/orionids2012.html
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