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Perseid Meteor Peak This Week | Seattle News
Don’t sleep on this: the Perseid meteor shower is at its peak right now, with up to 100 meteors per hour—and thanks to a new moon, skies are darker than ever, making it one of the best viewing opportunities in years. No fancy gear needed, just head outside before dawn, away from city lights, and prepare to be dazzled by dazzling fireballs streaking across the night sky. Even if you miss Wednesday’s peak, the show runs through August 23rd—so grab your blankets, set an alarm, or wake the kids—it’s worth every second. These cosmic fireworks? They’re fragments from comet Swift-Tuttle, zipping…
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