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Perseid meteor shower arrives with potential for 100 shooting stars per hour

The annual event is described as the year's biggest and most active shower, visible over the next five weeks.

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The Perseid meteor shower has arrived, marking the beginning of a celestial display associated with the summer season. This annual event is identified as one of the year's most active showers.

During the shower, skywatchers could see up to 100 shooting stars per hour. The event is described as the biggest meteor shower of the year.

Duration and Timing

The Perseid meteor shower will light up the night sky over the next five weeks. It will last for a specific duration, featuring peak dates and best viewing times.

Marit Vandeveld

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Sources

  1. Aggregated source — The Perseid meteor shower is here and skywatchers could see up to 100 shooting stars per hour (opens in a new window)
  2. BBC — Perseid meteors to light up night sky in one of the year's most active showers (opens in a new window)
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