While they are already glittering across the evening sky, the most popular meteor shower is about to reach its peak, with a chance of large fireballs exploding against the black backdrop of night. The Perseid meteor shower has already streaked across the sky since July 17 and will continue until Aug. 23, but they should reach peak speed and volume …
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Summer’s best meteor shower is happening now, and this one has fireballs
The biggest and best of the summer’s string of meteor showers is now underway. The Perseids – known for bringing bright fireballs that arc across the sky – started in mid-July. The meteor shower is expected to be more visible as it continues to ramp up toward its peak, which will be Aug. 12 and Aug. 13. These “shooting stars” …
Read More »Look to the Sky: Bright Fireballs Appear During the Perseids Meteor Shower
Skygazers rejoice, the summer isn’t finished with delivering meteor showers to feast your eyes on. Last week saw dueling meteor showers taking over the sky, but the most popular meteor shower of the year won’t hit its peak until next week. The Perseids meteor shower is about to give you a real light show, provided you’re far enough away from light …
Read More »The Perseids are here; how to see the ‘fireballs’ of summer’s brightest meteor show
CINCINNATI (WKRC) – The Perseids meteor shower, one of the most anticipated celestial events of the year, has returned. The Perseids, active from July 17 through August 23, are renowned for their “bright blue meteors — and lots of them,” said University of Warwick astronomer Don Pollacco. NASA describes the Perseids as the best meteor shower of the year, known …
Read More »Best meteor shower of the year, packed with fireballs, is starting soon
The Perseids, often considered one of the best and biggest meteor showers of the year, is on deck to start soon. Each summer, it lasts for weeks and hits its peak in mid-August. The Perseids are active from around July 17 to Aug. 23. They come at the perfect time of year for backyard viewing – no telescopes needed! They’re …
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