Perseid Meteor Shower Peaks Tonight

The Perseids are a prolific meteor shower associated with the comet Swift–Tuttle. The meteors are called the Perseids because the point from which they appear to hail (called the radiant) lies in the constellation Perseus. This annual event occurs each year in the late summer, typically between mid-July and late August, with the peak of the shower offering the most spectacular views. The Perseids are well-known for producing a high number of bright meteors, providing observers with a celestial show, under optimal dark sky conditions, averaging 60 to 100 meteors per hour. The peak of the shower starts tonight, and after midnight, it will go on through sunrise Saturday, making it an excellent opportunity for stargazers and astrophotographers to capture the magic of one of the most famous meteor showers visible in the night sky.

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