Virginids meteor shower 2016

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The Virginids are a meteor shower lasting from February 13 to April 8 each year. This year their peak is around March 17-18 with a rate of 5 meteors per hour and an average velocity of 31 km/s. The radiant of the meteor shower is located in the constellation Virgo.

Enjoy this experience with us, book now the stargazing on March 18!

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