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The ‘Buck Moon’, Other Astronomical Events Happening This Month For Santa Clarita Residents To View

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July marks the rise of the “Buck Moon,” named after the time of month when male deer would grow out their antlers, according to an article from space.com. The full moon will occur on Wednesday, July 29 at 7:36 a.m PST (10:36 a.m. EST), and is the first full moon of the Summer following last month’s solstice. Saturn’s rings will ...

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Lyrid Meteor Shower Expected To Peak Tuesday Night

The annual Lyrid meteor shower is expected to peak Tuesday night, presenting an opportunity for viewing with no special equipment needed, visible in Santa Clarita, according to NASA. Known for their fast and bright meteors, the Lyrids have captivated stargazers with as many as 100 meteors seen per hour.  However, in general, 10 to 20 Lyrid meteors can be seen ...

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Taurid Meteor Shower Expected To Cross Santa Clarita Night Sky

Taurid Meteor Shower Expected To Cross Santa Clarita Night Sky

The Northern Taurids meteor shower is expected to be mildly visible in Santa Clarita’s night sky from Monday evening into the early morning hours of Tuesday, according to officials. The annual astronomical event is not known for its numbers of meteors but rather the intense ‘fireballs’ it can produce, which are simply meteors that burn brighter than anything else in ...

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