Over the next few nights, there won't just be ubiquitous fireworks displays lighting up the sky: There will also be some spectacular natural events.

Over the next few nights, there won't just be ubiquitous fireworks displays lighting up the sky: There will also be some spectacular natural events.

It might require some preparation, some luck, and possibly a pair of binoculars to see them. However, those that locate themselves in the ideal location at

It might require some preparation, some luck, and possibly a pair of binoculars to see them. However, those that locate themselves in the ideal location at

the appropriate moment will have the opportunity to interact with a celestial display that is even older than the extremely old tradition of fireworks.

the appropriate moment will have the opportunity to interact with a celestial display that is even older than the extremely old tradition of fireworks.

The seven other planets in the solar system will no longer be all visible in the night sky after the New Year, a period of many nights. The Quadrantids meteor shower will then reach its peak on January 3.

Neither occurrence is particularly rare. The last time the planets aligned was in June of each year or two.

Additionally, the Quadrantids shower happens every year. Nevertheless, this is a chance to observe in a few days

According to Charlie Dittmar, an astronomer at Tampa's Museum of Science and Industry, these two events have the potential to be really beautiful.

According to Charlie Dittmar, an astronomer at Tampa's Museum of Science and Industry, these two events have the potential to be really beautiful.

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