10/7/2026
The Perseid Meteor Shower Peaks This Week Amid Ideal Viewing Conditions. Here's How to Watch the Event's Bright Shooting Stars
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The much-anticipated annual event peaks on the night of August 12 into the next morning. This year, the moon won’t crash the party, as our natural satellite will be in its dark new moon phase
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