Are the flares dealt during alien selection shown to all players before they are shuffled into the cosmic deck?

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The rules are silent. The designer says his group keeps them secret, since a little mystery is fun, and other groups do the same. Some groups show them openly.

Cosmic Encounter

Are the flares dealt during alien selection shown to all players before they are shuffled into the cosmic deck?

Cosmic Encounter

Are the flares dealt during alien selection shown to all players before they are shuffled into the cosmic deck?