Shooting star shows light up the sky

This year promises to be a good year for this area’s nocturnal residents to observe meteor showers. Two occurred earlier this week and third is set to peak in Mid-August.

The Perseid meteor showers, (also known as the Perseids) are active each year from mid-July to late August and are visible in much of North America. However, this area is among the best places to see the spectacular show. This year the moon will be 50 percent illuminated at the time of the Perseides peak, but it is expected to set around midnight so be the best time view the show is after midnight on a clear night.

The Persei...

 

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