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Perseid meteor shower peaks soon

Catch the Perseids Meteor Shower This Week, and See Bright Fireballs in the Skies

Skygazers have had a lot to look at recently. A couple of dueling meteor showers graced the skies earlier this week, but if you missed that then you can still catch perhaps the most popular meteor shower of the year: the Perseids meteor shower.

LA Times on MSN · 1d

Perseid meteor shower: When it peaks and what could spoil the party

When it comes to meteor showers, the Perseids pop. It's not just about the quantity of meteors (as many as 100 per hour) and their showy quality but also their superb timing.

USA TODAY on MSN · 2d

Two meteor showers peak this week, while the Perseids are active, too

Three meteor showers are coinciding with each other, and two will peak on the same night. Here's what to know.

Smithsonian Magazine on MSN2d

How to Watch This Week's Stunning Dual Meteor Shower and More Upcoming Celestial Events

The night sky has a lot in store this summer. And this week, you can catch a double meteor shower when the Southern Delta ...

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August stargazing: The Perseids, a ‘big fish,’ celestial conjunctions, and more

August’s full moon is the Sturgeon Moon, a name taken from the ancient fish that was once plentiful in the lakes and rivers of the United States late summer. However, a combination of overfishing, ...

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Twin meteor showers will light up the July sky: Here’s when to catch shooting stars tonight ahead of the Perseids

This summer’s best stellar light show is taking place on Tuesday, so don’t forget to go outside and look up. This summer’s ...

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