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How to see the Perseids meteor shower this summer
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Key Points:
- The Perseids meteor shower occurs annually from July 17 to August 23, peaking this year between August 12 and 13, according to the American Meteor Society.
- Known for its high frequency, the Perseids can produce 50 to 100 visible meteors per hour under clear, dark skies, making it one of the best meteor showers of the year.
- The shower is famous for its bright, swift meteors and fireballs—larger, longer-lasting explosions of light caused by bigger cometary particles.
- Originating from debris left by the comet Swift-Tuttle, the Perseids are best viewed from the Northern Hemisphere in the predawn hours, looking toward the constellation Perseus.
- NASA recommends stargazers watch from dark, light-pollution-free areas while lying flat and allowing about 30 minutes for eyes to adjust to the darkness for optimal viewing.
