5 Must-See Astronomical Events To Watch In 2024

Sep 29, 2024 Vishakha Bhardwaj

The Leonid Meteor Shower is expected to be visible on the nights of November 17th and 18th

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The Geminid Meteor Shower is forecasted to reach its peak on December 13th and 14th

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The Geminid Meteor Shower is forecasted to reach its peak on December 13th and 14th

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The partial lunar eclipse occurred and was observed on September 17th

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The total solar eclipse took place on April 8 and was visible across parts of North America

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The penumbral lunar eclipse happened on March 25

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