The Perseid meteor shower will reach its peak this weekend, according to the American Meteor Society.
The shower began this year on July 14, and will continue until September 1, though not as many meteors will be visible after the peak.
“Meteor showers result in beautiful streaks of light as debris passes through our atmosphere,” Schmoll said.
So the less light around when observing the meteor shower means we are more likely to see fainter meteors.”You can catch several major meteor showers later this year, according to the American Meteor Society.
They will reach their peak on the following dates:Orionids: October 21-21Southern Taurids: November 4-5Northern Taurids: November 11-12Leonids : November 17-18Geminids: December 13-14Ursids: December 21-22Autumnal equinoxThis year, the end of the Perseid meteor shower coincides with the meteorological start of the fall season in the Northern Hemisphere.
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CNN, American Meteor Society, Michigan State University, Northern, Taurids, Northern Hemisphere, Meteorological, Hemisphere, NASA
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