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- 1Nightwatch app alerts Mac users to clear night skies●Show HN: Nightwatch – a Mac menu-bar app that tells you when tonight is clear
A new open-source Mac menu-bar app called Nightwatch tells users when tonight's sky will be clear, aimed at stargazers and astronomers who want a simple heads-up without checking weather sites. The app sits in the menu bar and notifies users of good viewing conditions. It has drawn attention on Hacker News, where commenters are discussing its usefulness and how it decides when skies are clear.
- 2Two meteor showers light up the October night sky●Two meteor showers are lighting up the October sky--here's how to see them https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/tw
Two meteor showers are active in the night sky this October, giving stargazers a double opportunity to catch shooting stars. Scientific American explains when and where to look, noting that dark skies away from city lights offer the best viewing. Astronomy enthusiasts are sharing tips on peak dates and how to spot the showers without special equipment.