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Here's what fireballs are and how to best spot them at the Perseid meteor shower's peak

Sun, 08/13/2023 - 00:05

Tech Insider

A bright purple meteor streaks across the night sky — Perseid fireball photographed during the peak of the 2017 Perseid meteor shower in Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico
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How to Watch This Year’s Promising Perseid Meteor Shower

Wed, 08/09/2023 - 09:42

Gizmodo

This year’s Perseid meteor shower is set to be a good one, and it’ll reach its peak this coming weekend. Here’s what you need to know about the Perseids and the best way for you to catch this dazzling display.

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The 2023 Perseid meteor shower will peak this weekend, bringing up to 100 fireballs per hour. Here's where to watch.

Mon, 08/07/2023 - 06:42