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Perseid meteor shower is peaking soon

Perseids meteor shower will peak next week. But will the moon ruin it for viewers?

The Perseids meteor shower — considered one of the best shows in the sky — is set to peak next week. But the peak for fireballs shooting through the night sky coincides this year with a bright moon that is expected to negatively impact visibility for eager viewers.

NPR · 5h

Blame it on the moon. This year's Perseids meteors won't be as visible at their peak

The Perseids meteor shower is the most popular one of the year. The meteors during this time are characterized by bright fireballs and long "wakes," the streak of light and color that follow behind.

Associated Press News on MSN · 23h

Summer’s best meteor shower peaks soon. But the moon will interfere with viewing the Perseids

The Perseid meteor shower is peaking soon. This year, a bright moon will hinder viewing during peak viewing early Wednesday, so experts suggest waiting a week for darker skies.

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Here's why NASA says you might want to skip this year's Perseids meteor shower

The meteor shower is usually considered the best of the year. NASA explained Aug. 4 why stargazers might not want to watch it ...

WANE 15 on MSN1d

Party in the Perseids: A party for the stars at Science Central

F ORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – Science Central is hosting a party for the stars. Party in the Perseids will be hosted on Saturday ...

Digital Camera World on MSN1d

A solar flare just upped the odds for photographing the Northern Lights this weekend – and the Perseids are starting to heat up too

The coronal mass ejection hurled from an active sunspot launched a bit sidewise, which lowers the odds of seeing the effects ...

Alexandria Echo Press3d

Minnesota Night Skies: Keep the moon at your back and enjoy the Perseids!

Alexandria Echo Press reporter Lisa Johnson and Astro Bob talk about the Perseid meteor shower, Jupiter and Venus, and the return of Mercury in this episode of "Minnesota Night Skies." ...

August to offer great opportunities for stargazing on Long Island; Perseids arrive mid-month

The Perseid shower, considered the most impressive of the year, will peak on Aug. 12-13, according to NASA. Meteor showers ...

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