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Perseid Meteor Shower Peaks This Year | Salt Lake City News
The Perseid meteor shower is back—and this year’s conditions are prime for stargazers! With 50 to 100 meteors per hour possible from dark skies, and the moon in new phase to minimize glare, it’s a rare chance to witness Earth slicing through comet Swift-Tuttle’s dusty trail. This ancient spectacle, dating back over 2,000 years, delivers dazzling fireballs before the comet returns in 2025. Head out after midnight, away from city lights, gaze toward the constellation Perseus, and let your eyes adjust—no phones allowed. It’s cosmic dust meeting atmosphere at blinding speed: pure magic, right…
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