Here's where you can see them
The Perseid meteor shower is expected to peak on August 12-13, offering optimal viewing conditions in India due to a new moon. The article recommends high-altitude locations like Ladakh and Spiti Valley to avoid monsoon cloud cover.
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The Perseid meteor shower peaks on August 12–13, and these are the best places in India to watch!
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The gorgeous Perseid meteor shower is clocking in between August 11 and 13, with its headline act scheduled for the night of August 12. That night, shooting stars are expected to streak across the sky, almost like a sci-fi film (minus the fiction, except for you dreamy folk). Since it'll be a new moon, even the faintest meteors will be easier to spot.
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