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Cinco de Mayo and the Sabbath won’t be the only celebrations going down on the night of Friday, May 5 — science nerds will also have a chance to rejoice as the Eta Aquarid meteor shower grants us with its peak performance. PASS IT ON! The Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower is Friday & Saturday night….
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