Here’s when to watch summer meteor showers - Deseret News
The annual Perseid meteor shower is set to peak between August 12 and 13, offering optimal viewing conditions due to a new moon. Stargazers in the Northern Hemisphere can begin observing the phenomenon starting July 17.
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See More Deseret News Stories In Search View 1 Comment Share In this 30 second cameras exposure, a meteor streaks across the sky during the annual Perseid meteor shower, Wednesday, Aug. 11, 2021, in Spruce Knob, West Virginia. Bill Ingalls, NASA via Associated Press By Art Raymond Art is an award-winning reporter who covers advanced industry and technology on the Deseret News' special projects team.
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