How to spot the Perseid meteor shower, a summer light show that promises to dazzle

Phys.org Sunday 09 August 2026, 18:52 UTC 1 min read

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The Perseid summer light show is back—and viewing conditions are especially promising for the Northern Hemisphere.

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