Don't Miss the Perseid Meteor Shower: How to See Summer's Top Shooting Stars

 

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The peak of the Perseid meteor shower is expected to occur Sunday night into early Monday morning (August 11-12), when there is nearly no moon in the sky. Just imagine: the late-night sky will be lovely and dark for shooting star observers and counters! In order to take in a breathtaking display of the night sky, let's find out more about the Perseid meteor shower and where to enjoy the majestic celestial performance!

How to Watch the Perseid Meteor Shower?

According to NASA, the meteor shower known as the Perseids is actually famous for the brilliant and speedy meteors that it produces. It is anticipated that the greatest number of shooting stars will be seen in the hours following midnight, starting 1AM,  when this particular constellation will be seen rising high in the sky in the northwestern part of the Northern Hemisphere. Luckily enough, on August 12, a half-lit moon will set around one hour after midnight local time in the Northern Hemisphere, which will allow us to enjoy one of the most spectacular celestial events.

COOL SPACE FACT: The Perseid meteor shower travels at a speed of sixty kilometers per second, and during the peak nighttime hours, there are normally between fifty and seventy-five meteors visible per hour. How great!

Last but not least, in order to really appreciate the performance of the Perseid meteor shower, you need just let your eyes to take in the entire sky in order to look for shooting stars. The use of binoculars for stargazing and telescopes won't be necessary in this case!

When Will See a Meteor Shower Again?

The meteor shower known as the Perseids is said to have been caused by Comet 109P/Swift-Tuttle, as stated by NASA. Since its last entry into the interior of the solar system in 1992, it is scheduled to make another entry in the year 2125. 

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