Only today you have the unique chance to see the most unforgettable cosmic phenomena!

Summer nights in August - the best time for astronomical observations. So it's time to make a wish! Today, on the night of 12 August 13, 2014, it is expected two most beautiful phenomena on the planet - Shooting Stars and super moon.

Starfall - a fairly common phenomenon of cosmic summer nights of August. meteor shower - the comet Swift-Tuttle - lies near the constellation Perseus, so the flow of the falling stars often called Perseids. This year, Star rain will be held from 12 to 13 August, about midnight GMT, and have, depending on the time zone, all the inhabitants of planet Earth at a certain time will be able to enjoy this magical celestial show. Especially notable meteor rain will be in the regions where it is expected cloudless weather.

Today's event is unique, because it coincides with the equally beautiful and rare cosmic phenomenon - Supermoon, which is particularly active are from 10 to 13 August. At such moments, the moon is very close to the Earth (at a distance of about 190,000 miles). Incredibly, the lunar disc during Supermoon 14% larger and 30% brighter than an apogee.

Do not miss this unique chance - to make a wish! You just have to see these unforgettable cosmic phenomena. Do not let well miss this super opportunity to friends, tell them about it.

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