How to spot the Perseid meteor shower, a summer light show that promises to dazzle - AP News
The annual Perseid meteor shower is peaking, offering excellent viewing conditions for the Northern Hemisphere. Experts suggest that ideal dark-sky locations could see up to 100 meteors per hour.
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NEW YORK (AP) — The Perseid summer light show is back — and viewing conditions are especially promising for the Northern Hemisphere.
The meteor shower’s peak Wednesday night into Thursday morning coincides with a total solar eclipse across Spain, Iceland and Greenland and a six-planet parade — though the best time to view the fireballs will come after totality.
As many as 50 to 100 meteors per hour may be visible under ideal conditions, according to NASA. The American Meteor Society estimates 30 to 50 meteors per hour could be seen from rural regions.
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