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Perseid meteors to light up night sky in one of the year's most active showers

Perseid meteors to light up night sky in one of the year's most active showers
BBC Science Friday 17 July 2026, 15:59 UTC 1 min read
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The Perseid meteor shower will light up the night sky over the next five weeks.

The Perseid meteor shower will light up the night sky over the next five weeks.
Perseid (ORG)
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