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  • Shooting Stars and Full Moons: Can You See Them Together?
    Yes, a shooting star (also called a meteor) can appear during a full moon.

    Here's why:

    * Shooting stars are not related to the moon: Shooting stars are caused by tiny particles of dust and rock entering Earth's atmosphere and burning up. They occur all the time, regardless of the moon's phase.

    * The moon's brightness can make them harder to see: A full moon is very bright, making it harder to see fainter meteors. However, brighter meteors can still be visible.

    So, while a full moon might make it more challenging to observe shooting stars, they can still happen during this lunar phase.

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