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Geminid meteor shower

Posted on 12 December, 2014 by

The Geminid meteor shower is for many the highlight of the 2014 meteor shower calendar, starting back on 7 December it runs until the 16 December. The peak of the Geminid meteor shower takes place this weekend (13-14 December), when … Continue reading →

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Northern Lights over the UK

Posted on 24 January, 2012 by

Guest blog: Sarah Reay, British Geological Survey Many people in the UK were treated to a fine display of the northern lights (aurora borealis) on Sunday night. This was seen widely throughout Scotland and the north of England. There is … Continue reading →

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