Lunar eclipse, meteor shower: November skies filled with celestial delights. Check details
2 years, 1 month ago

Lunar eclipse, meteor shower: November skies filled with celestial delights. Check details

Hindustan Times  

After an adventurous month of witnessing planetary self defence test, stunning details of pillars of creation, partial solar eclipse, discovery of super-emitters among several celestial magics, November's skies are in for another month of experiencing magical celestial delights. A total lunar eclipse, Leonid meteor shower, view of Uranus, Moon beneath Saturn and many more astronomical events are lined up this month. With a full moon to be seen on November 8, a total lunar eclipse will be visible during the evening hours of the day. The lunar eclipse comes with a treat as NASA has said that many stars will glitter the sky as the usually full moon will be dimmed to dull red on that day.

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Ursid meteor shower 2024: The final meteor shower of the year
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6 days, 21 hours ago

Ursid meteor shower 2024: The final meteor shower of the year

India Today  

Prepare to witness the much awaited rare celestial event - the final meteor shower of the year, the Ursid fireball show which will streak the sky with delectable streaks of hot orange. During the peak, night watchers can expect around 5 to 10 meteors per hour under ideal conditions, providing a reliable and exciting viewing experience. Although people have observed …

Geminids meteor shower peaks on December 13-14: Here’s how to catch the best view
1 week, 3 days ago

Geminids meteor shower peaks on December 13-14: Here’s how to catch the best view

Live Mint  

The Geminids Meteor Shower is currently active and will remain visible until December 21, 2024. Next up The Ursids Meteor Shower The Ursids are set to peak on the night of December 21-22, 2024, with the moon at 59% full. The Quadrantids: The new year's meteor showers After the Geminids and Ursids, the Quadrantids Meteor Shower will dominate the skies …

Geminids Meteor shower 2024: Year's brightest display peaks tonight
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1 week, 3 days ago

Geminids Meteor shower 2024: Year's brightest display peaks tonight

India Today  

The sky is all set to light up with its annual meteorite shower gala. Called Geminids and considered one of the best annual meteor showers, are all set to peak from Friday night into early Saturday. According to the American Meteor Society, an almost full moon this year means up to 15 meteors per hour are expected at peak time. …

Geminid meteor shower: How and when to see the December peak
1 week, 5 days ago

Geminid meteor shower: How and when to see the December peak

CNN  

Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Sky-gazers may get the chance to glimpse some of the dozens of meteors that will streak across the sky as the annual Geminid meteor shower reaches its peak. But Lunsford also suggested to look for a glimpse of the meteors in the early morning hours of Friday and Saturday to avoid the …

Among the stars
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Among the stars

The Hindu  

New Moon: On December 1, the Moon will be on the same side of the Earth as the Sun and will not be visible in the night sky. Full Moon: The Moon will be located on the opposite side of the Earth as the Sun and its face will be fully illuminated on December 15. Ursids Meteor Shower: With around …

Rare "outburst" meteor shower will be visible this weekend
1 month, 1 week ago

Rare "outburst" meteor shower will be visible this weekend

Salon  

When the Leonids fly across the sky, stargazers know that the comet 55P/Tempel-Tuttle is nearby. Every year, the iconic meteor shower offers a spectacular show… and experts say this weekend is going to be particularly special. Between November 3rd and December 2nd, but especially during the weekend of November 16-17, the Leonids will be unusually easy to see and appreciate, …

The Leonid meteor shower is peaking as the supermoon wanes – what you need to know
1 month, 1 week ago

The Leonid meteor shower is peaking as the supermoon wanes – what you need to know

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. That bright glowing orb will still be almost full when the Leonid meteor shower peaks this weekend, …

November’s full beaver moon peak is followed by the height of the Leonid meteor shower
1 month, 1 week ago

November’s full beaver moon peak is followed by the height of the Leonid meteor shower

CNN  

Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. CNN — November’s full moon, otherwise known as the beaver moon, shone bright in the sky on Friday as the last supermoon of the year. “So when people go out and look at the moon, know that you’re looking not just at a wonderful object in the night sky, but that somewhere …

A Spectacular Night of Celestial Wonders in November
1 month, 3 weeks ago

A Spectacular Night of Celestial Wonders in November

Live Mint  

November is a month filled with celestial wonders, offering a mix of meteor showers, a prominent full moon, and unique planetary alignments. The Taurid Meteor Shower Peak, Northern Taurid Meteor Shower Peak, and Leonid Meteor Shower Peak are some of the highlights of the month. Additionally, the Lunar Occultation of Jupiter and the Full Beaver Moon are also worth observing. …

Orionids meteor shower to peak tonight in ‘shooting star’ spectacle
2 months ago

Orionids meteor shower to peak tonight in ‘shooting star’ spectacle

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The annual Orionids meteor shower is set to peak on Monday night, bringing …

Draconid meteor shower: How to see shooting stars light up night sky tonight
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Draconid meteor shower: How to see shooting stars light up night sky tonight

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The annual Draconid meteor shower is set to peak on 8 October, offering …

Perseid meteor shower to peak tonight alongside northern lights
4 months, 1 week ago

Perseid meteor shower to peak tonight alongside northern lights

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The biggest meteor shower of the year is set to peak on Sunday …

Look up tonight! Perseid Meteor Shower peaks this evening with up to 100 shooting stars overhead every hour - here's the best time to see it
4 months, 1 week ago

Look up tonight! Perseid Meteor Shower peaks this evening with up to 100 shooting stars overhead every hour - here's the best time to see it

Daily Mail  

The Perseid Meteor Shower is set to peak tonight - and you don't want to miss it If you're a fan of skygazing, make sure you have this evening marked off in your calendar. At the peak of the shower, you'll have the opportunity to see up to 100 shooting stars overhead every hour. Skywatchers across the UK will be …

Double meteor light shower to sparkle the sky this month: How and when to watch
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Double meteor light shower to sparkle the sky this month: How and when to watch

Hindustan Times  

A magnificent celestial spectacle is approaching at the end of July and will be visible from everywhere across Earth to the naked eye. How and When to watch double meteor light shower this month. However, the celestial event will peak on July 30 when it will be most visible from Earth against the dark sky. Points to remember for meteor-gazing …

NASA says Eta Aquariid meteor shower to enthral skywatchers THIS weekend. Check date, time, where will it be visible
7 months, 2 weeks ago

NASA says Eta Aquariid meteor shower to enthral skywatchers THIS weekend. Check date, time, where will it be visible

Live Mint  

NASA has said that Eta Aquariid meteor shower would put on a spectacular sky show with meteor rates up to one per minute. Meteors will be streaking across the sky as Earth passes through dusty debris in space left by Halley's Comet in the annual Eta Aquariid meteor shower, with peak activity this weekend. NASA states that Eta Aquariid meteors …

‘Lyrid meteor shower’ shadowed by ‘Pink Full Moon’ this year: How to Watch?
8 months ago

‘Lyrid meteor shower’ shadowed by ‘Pink Full Moon’ this year: How to Watch?

Hindustan Times  

The “Lyrid meteor shower” has started, but visibility may be challenging due to the presence of a “Pink Full Moon” during the meteor shower peak, as the Full Moon's peak also falls at the same time this year. The Lyrid meteor shower is seen over Burg on the Baltic Sea island of Fehmarn off Germany The best viewing opportunities for …

Meteor seen blazing through New Jersey sky just days after eclipse and earthquake rocked the region
8 months, 1 week ago

Meteor seen blazing through New Jersey sky just days after eclipse and earthquake rocked the region

Daily Mail  

The stunning display was the latest in a series of striking natural phenomena including Friday's earthquake and Monday's solar eclipse Footage of the green flash was posted to Facebook by a Wall Township, New Jersey resident The fireball - a meteor bigger and brighter than usual - was visible for only a few seconds A meteor blazed through the sky …

From a Total Solar Eclipse to 11 meteor showers: The stunning astronomical events set to grace our skies in 2024 - and how to see them
11 months, 2 weeks ago

From a Total Solar Eclipse to 11 meteor showers: The stunning astronomical events set to grace our skies in 2024 - and how to see them

Daily Mail  

2024 may be the year that wealthy 'space tourists' pay billions of dollars to jet into orbit aboard luxury space pods. There's no shortage of stunning spectacles for skygazers to enjoy in 2024, from stunning meteor showers to the total solar eclipse Meteor showers in 2024 Quadrantids Lyrids Eta Aquariids Alpha Capricornids Delta Aquariids Perseids Draconids Orionids Taurids Leonids Geminids …

Quadrantids 2024: How to watch first meteor shower in US, all details inside
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Quadrantids 2024: How to watch first meteor shower in US, all details inside

Hindustan Times  

The Quadrantid meteor shower, which is likely to be this year's first and strongest meteor shower, will blaze through United States skies between January 3-4 and it is expected to bring up to 120 shooting stars every hour. Unlike other meteor showers, the Quadrantids usually last for a few hours at night, and one can witness dozens of meteors if …

Dark, dry outback skies prime canvas for Orionid meteor shower
1 year, 2 months ago

Dark, dry outback skies prime canvas for Orionid meteor shower

ABC  

By day, the vast sprawling plains of the outback offer a harsh and bare beauty. It's a prime location that professional and amateur astronomers want to take advantage of as the month-long Orionid meteor shower peaks this weekend. "Usually it's very early in the morning, like 3am to 4am, but anywhere, anytime from midnight when it gets really dark," Mr …

Is Halley's Comet returning? Here's what is happening on Sunday
1 year, 2 months ago

Is Halley's Comet returning? Here's what is happening on Sunday

India Today  

The celestial calendar for 2023 is set to offer a spectacular show as the Orionid meteor shower is expected to rain down its greatest number of meteors on the mornings of October 21 and 22. The Orionid meteor shower, an annual phenomenon that lights up the night sky every October, is produced when Earth passes through the debris left behind …

Solar eclipse to meteor showers: When to watch celestial events of October 2023
1 year, 2 months ago

Solar eclipse to meteor showers: When to watch celestial events of October 2023

Hindustan Times  

October skies are gearing up for a series of breathtaking celestial events. Stargazers and astronomy enthusiasts are in for a treat with two meteor showers, bright planet sightings, and the annular solar eclipse scheduled for mid-month. Here's the list of must-watch celestial events taking place in October 2023: FILE PHOTO: A combination of ten pictures shows the progression of a …

Perseid meteor shower: When and how to watch
1 year, 4 months ago

Perseid meteor shower: When and how to watch

CNN  

Editor’s Note: Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. “It also won’t rise until almost 4am, meaning you have some time to view the meteor shower without any moonlight interfering.” Like most major meteor showers, the Perseids will be most visible to viewers in the Northern Hemisphere, just a few hours before dawn, and there is the potential to …

The Perseid meteor shower peaks this weekend and it’s even better this year
1 year, 4 months ago

The Perseid meteor shower peaks this weekend and it’s even better this year

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — The annual Perseid meteor shower reaches its peak this weekend, sending bright trails of light streaking across the night sky. “If you’ve got nice clear weather and a good dark sky, you go out just before dawn and you’ll see a Perseid per minute or so,” said NASA meteor scientist Bill Cooke. “That’s a pretty good show.” …

Geminids meteor shower: Best time to view it tonight and visibility map
2 years ago

Geminids meteor shower: Best time to view it tonight and visibility map

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Up to 150 meteors are expected to be visible per hour, although the bright moon might make …

Lunar Eclipse 2022: Photos of Blood Moon from different parts of world during Chandra Grahan
2 years, 1 month ago

Lunar Eclipse 2022: Photos of Blood Moon from different parts of world during Chandra Grahan

India TV News  

Image Source : Twitter/@SPACEdotcom 1/7 A red moon, also called the Blood Moon, was seen in different parts of the world has the total Lunar eclipse took place on Tuesday. Image Source : Twitter/@nescanner 2/7 An illuminated Blood red moon was witnessed from Albury Wodonga on Tuesday. Image Source : Twitter/@GaryHershorn 4/7 The totally eclipsed blood red moon passes behind …

NASA explains why the Moon turns red during a lunar eclipse| Watch
2 years, 1 month ago

NASA explains why the Moon turns red during a lunar eclipse| Watch

Hindustan Times  

The last total lunar eclipse of 2022 is expected to be seen on Tuesday. In case of a total lunar eclipse, the light from the Sun passes through the side of Earth, scattering through its atmosphere. "The same phenomenon that makes our sky blue and our sunsets red causes the Moon to turn red during a lunar eclipse. Blue light …

Hyderabad to witness lunar eclipse on Nov 7
2 years, 1 month ago

Hyderabad to witness lunar eclipse on Nov 7

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: After recently getting great views of the partial solar eclipse on October 25, the city will be able to view a partial lunar eclipse on the afternoon of November 7. According to Director of Planetary Society Raghunandan Kumar, the eclipse becomes visible with the umbral phase or darkening of the moon disk at 2.39 pm and will last until …

Lunar Eclipse May 16, 2022 Photos: How the Blood Moon looked in different parts of the world
2 years, 7 months ago

Lunar Eclipse May 16, 2022 Photos: How the Blood Moon looked in different parts of the world

India TV News  

Lunar Eclipse May 16, 2022 Photos: A total lunar eclipse graced the night skies this weekend, providing longer than usual thrills for stargazers across North and South America. Image Source : AP PHOTO/TED S. WARREN In this collection of photos, the moon is shown during a full lunar eclipse, upper left, and then at various stages as it emerges from …

Ursid meteor shower 2021 to peak on longest night of the year
3 years ago

Ursid meteor shower 2021 to peak on longest night of the year

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy One of the biggest meteor showers of the year is set to coincide …

From Leonid Meteor Showers to partial lunar eclipse: Here a list of celestial events in November to look out for
3 years, 1 month ago

From Leonid Meteor Showers to partial lunar eclipse: Here a list of celestial events in November to look out for

Firstpost  

On 18 November, one will have an excellent chance to spot planet Uranus, if one looks north of the nearly Full Moon. Below is the complete list of celestial events in November 2021: 3 November: Mercury will be very close to the moon tonight. 16 to 18 November: This is also one of the best times to watch the sky …

Meteor showers galore: Here is a list of celestial events in October to keep an eye out for
3 years, 2 months ago

Meteor showers galore: Here is a list of celestial events in October to keep an eye out for

Firstpost  

From the Leonis Minorids Meteor Shower to the Southern Taurid Meteor Shower, the Draconid Meteor Shower and the δ-Aurigid Meteor Shower, October is a sky watchers delight. 5 October: Peak of the Camelopardalid Meteor Shower – Among the many constellations, Camelopardalis is one of the most ignored ones in the night sky. 10 October: Peak of the Southern Taurid Meteor …

Perseid meteor shower lights up night sky | See Photos
3 years, 4 months ago

Perseid meteor shower lights up night sky | See Photos

India Today  

Stargazers are in for a treat this week as Perseid meteor shower hit Earth's upper atmosphere from the night of August 11. According to Nasa, Perseids offer the best chance to see a meteor shower from Earth because of the sheer number of meteors passing every hour -- 100-120 per hour. 3 Perseid meteor shower seen from Zenica Perseid comes …

Perseids meteor shower peaks tonight: All you need to know about the celestial spectacle
3 years, 4 months ago

Perseids meteor shower peaks tonight: All you need to know about the celestial spectacle

India Today  

Weeks after the world witnessed Saturn and Jupiter come opposite to each other, stargazers were able to see another celestial event, this time with their naked eyes. READ | Perseid meteor shower: Here's how to photograph the stunning celestial event Perseids are best viewed in the Northern Hemisphere during the pre-dawn hours, though at times it is possible to view …

Perseid meteor shower 2021: When and where to watch the dazzling celestial event
3 years, 4 months ago

Perseid meteor shower 2021: When and where to watch the dazzling celestial event

India Today  

The Perseid meteor shower, one of the most amazing and unique celestial events, will be visible on the night of August 12, 13 for people in the Northern Hemisphere. Known for fireballs that glow in the night sky, these meteors leave behind a dusty trail every year as Earth passes through their debris field. To watch the meteor shower, find …

Perseid meteor shower: See amazing throwback photos by stargazers
3 years, 4 months ago

Perseid meteor shower: See amazing throwback photos by stargazers

India Today  

The most anticipated meteor shower, Perseid is an annual phenomenon that occurs between mid-July and early August when Earth passes through the remains of comet 'Swift-Tuttle'. Perseid meteor shower will be visible on the night of August 12, 13 for people in the Northern Hemisphere. Scroll down to see some of the best photos of Perseid meteor shower from recent …

What is the Perseid meteor shower set to dazzle skies this month?
3 years, 4 months ago

What is the Perseid meteor shower set to dazzle skies this month?

India Today  

As the skies clear in August, stargazers will be in for dazzling nights as the Earth passes through Perseid meteor fragments. According to astronomers, the meteor shower will probably produce the greatest number of meteors on August 11, 12 and 13, and the best time to watch will be between midnight to dawn on these days. A much-anticipated meteor showers …

Perseid meteor shower: Annual celestial event to peak in August as Nasa spots first glowing fragment
3 years, 4 months ago

Perseid meteor shower: Annual celestial event to peak in August as Nasa spots first glowing fragment

India Today  

It is August, which means the star-filled skies are going to be lit once again by the much-awaited Perseids meteors, dubbed as the biggest meteor showers of the year. Despite the moon's brightness affecting the peak time to watch the stunning celestial show, one meteor which appears like a shooting star can be seen every two minutes. In this ten-second …

Partial Lunar Eclipse 2021: Chandra Grahan date and other significant details
3 years, 4 months ago

Partial Lunar Eclipse 2021: Chandra Grahan date and other significant details

India Today  

An eclipse takes place when one heavenly body such as a moon or planet moves into the shadow of another heavenly body. Lunar Eclipses 2021: November 18-19 This would be a Partial Lunar Eclipse, which begins at 11:32 am and ends at 6:33 pm. Lunar Eclipses November 2021: Visibility Penumbral Eclipse would be visible in much of Europe, much of …

NASA shows moon over the Arctic during last month's solar eclipse that looks like a smudge
3 years, 5 months ago

NASA shows moon over the Arctic during last month's solar eclipse that looks like a smudge

Daily Mail  

NASA has shared a remarkable image of the moon's shadow hovering over the Arctic during last month's solar eclipse that makes the celestial satellite look like a smudge on a page. The image, released on Wednesday, was taken June 10 and shows an 'epic' view of the moon's shadow during the solar eclipse, which was witnessed by millions around the …

Perseid Meteor Shower 2021 Begins Tonight: All You Need to Know
3 years, 5 months ago

Perseid Meteor Shower 2021 Begins Tonight: All You Need to Know

News 18  

Tonight is going to be very special for skywatchers around the world as it marks the beginning of the best meteor shower of the year. The weeks of happiness and immense satisfaction for sky lovers will start tonight with the beginning of the Perseids meteor shower. Frequently leaving bright and colourful trails, the Perseids streak through the Earth’s atmosphere and …

Super Blood Moon May 26 2021: How you can best view the total lunar eclipse
3 years, 6 months ago

Super Blood Moon May 26 2021: How you can best view the total lunar eclipse

Daily Mail  

A stunning super blood moon is set to grace the night sky across Australia on Wednesday for the first time in more than three years. The super blood moon dazzled spectators across Australia, giving budding photographers a chance to show off their skills Surfers wait for waves as the super blood moon turns a deep blood-red colour and rises in …

Total Lunar Eclipse: Check out stunning images of Super Blood Moon 2021
3 years, 6 months ago

Total Lunar Eclipse: Check out stunning images of Super Blood Moon 2021

India Today  

People around the world stayed up Wednesday to watch a cosmic event called a super blood moon, a combination of three celestial phenomena — Lunar Eclipse, Blood Moon and a Flower Moon. Read | Lunar Eclipse today: These Indian cities will see celestial phenomenon During the Total Lunar Eclipse, Earth's umbra covers the moon. 3 The view from Indonesia The …

Full moon May 2021: ‘Blood’ red super moon and lunar eclipse will be most spectacular in years
3 years, 6 months ago

Full moon May 2021: ‘Blood’ red super moon and lunar eclipse will be most spectacular in years

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy This month’s full moon will appear bigger, brighter and redder than usual, as …

Lunar Eclipse 2021: When and Where to Watch Chandra Grahan 2021 Online
3 years, 7 months ago

Lunar Eclipse 2021: When and Where to Watch Chandra Grahan 2021 Online

News 18  

People across the world are waiting for the big supermoon event on Wednesday, May 26. The May 26 event is a total lunar eclipse in which the moon will reach the closest point in Earth’s orbit. Griffith Observatory The Griffith Observatory in Los Angeles, US will webcast the total lunar eclipse on May 26, subject to weather conditions. The online …

Why will Moon turn bloodred during May 26 Total Lunar Eclipse? Physics has answers
3 years, 7 months ago

Why will Moon turn bloodred during May 26 Total Lunar Eclipse? Physics has answers

India Today  

The Total Lunar Eclipse on May 26 will witness a brilliant cosmic phenomenon, the Super Blood Moon. The Partial Eclipse, when the Moon enters and exits the Earth's shadow will be visible in the eastern United States and Canada. According to Nasa, the total lunar eclipse will be visible near moonset in the United States and Canada, all of Mexico, …

Don't miss the Geminid meteor shower peak
4 years ago

Don't miss the Geminid meteor shower peak

India TV News  

Widely recognised as the best annual meteor shower a stargazer can see, the Geminids are occurring between December 4 to December 17, with the best nights for viewing on December 13 and 14, according to NASA. Sky watchers in the Northern Hemisphere can see Geminids starting around 7.30-8 p.m. local time on Sunday, with rate of meteors increasing as 2 …

Geminid meteor shower over the weekend. Here’s how you can watch it
4 years ago

Geminid meteor shower over the weekend. Here’s how you can watch it

Hindustan Times  

The Geminid meteor shower is an annual celestial event that occurs at the end of the year. The space agency predicted that the skywatchers in the northern hemisphere can catch near to 60 meteors per hour; that is an average of one Geminid per minute during the peak time. US space agency National Aeronautics and Space Administration has said the …

Annual Orionid Meteor Shower Peaks Tomorrow, Here’s How You Can Watch the Cosmic Event
4 years, 2 months ago

Annual Orionid Meteor Shower Peaks Tomorrow, Here’s How You Can Watch the Cosmic Event

News 18  

One of the most anticipated meteor showers is set to peak in the early morning of October 21. The Orionid meteor shower occurs due to the Earth’s passing through the dust stream of Halley’s comet, the parent comet of Orionid shower. The moon’s faint waxing crescent phase will allow an optimal viewing setting, providing dark skies for this year’s meteor …

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