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Eyes on the sky! Today is the peak day of the meteor shower (but there are more celestial shows in September)
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Eyes on the sky! Today is the peak day of the meteor shower (but there are more celestial shows in September)

SAPO Notícias8 September 2026 at 07:30

September's sky receives the next great moment of the shooting star season, with the peak of the meteor shower occurring this week. The article indicates that this astronomical phenomenon will be visible at this time, although it does not specify which meteor shower in question. In addition to this main event, September brings other celestial shows that promise to enrich the nights of sky observation. The shooting star season thus remains active during this month, offering various opportunities for those who enjoy astronomy and astronomical phenomena.

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