Halloween fireballs
This article highlights five astronomical events and skywatching targets visible around Halloween, including the Pleiades and the Taurid meteor shower. It explores the intersection of ancient folklore and modern stargazing.
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Public interest in astronomy often spikes during seasonal events, providing educational opportunities for science engagement.
Five spooky skywatching targets perfect for naked eye stargazing this Halloween!
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Click for next article As the Pleiades rise, the veil separating the worlds of the living and the dead is said to be at its thinnest. (Image credit: Photo by Lorenzo Di Cola/NurPhoto via Getty Images) Copy link Facebook X Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter The spooky season is officially here! To celebrate, we've put together a list of five Halloween-themed skywatching targets that you can enjoy with nothing but the naked eye or binoculars and, of course, clear skies.
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