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‘Best meteor shower of the year’ is upon us
Read full article: ‘Best meteor shower of the year’ is upon usWe’re lucky to get fleeting moments throughout the year when we can witness beautiful sights in the sky. Thanks to space experts, we’re fortunate enough to have a heads up as to when we’ll get the best view of them.
Best meteor shower of the year is on the horizon -- here's what to know
Read full article: Best meteor shower of the year is on the horizon -- here's what to knowWe have some good news: The best meteor shower of the year is upon us. The meteor shower usually has rates of more than 60 meteors per hour to the naked eye. This year, unfortunately, theres a full moon right at the shower peak, which means that rate of 60 decreases to about 15-20. On Sunday night, the moon will set about 3 a.m., allowing for about an hour of dark sky to catch the fireballs. Catch a live broadcast of the meteor shower on the NASA Meteor Watch Facebook page.
Perseid meteor shower begins Aug. 2
Read full article: Perseid meteor shower begins Aug. 2A Perseid meteor streaks across the sky above desert pine trees on August 13, 2015 in the Spring Mountains National Recreation Area, Nevada. (CNN) - Moonless nights will make the spectacle of the annual Perseid meteor shower even more scintillating this weekend for much of the world between August 2 and August 4. The Perseids will also overlap with the Delta Aquariids meteor shower. The ice and dust, accumulating over a thousand years, burn up in our atmosphere to create the meteor shower. If you live in an urban area, you might want to take a drive to avoid city lights, which can make the meteor shower seem faint.
The best times to see a meteor shower Sunday night
Read full article: The best times to see a meteor shower Sunday nightThe Delta Aquariid meteor shower will peak Sunday night. The best time to view meteors will be between midnight and dawn Monday, according to WBIR. Although this Sunday is the showers' peak, the meteors have actually been falling since July 12 and will continue to be visible until Aug. 23. Those living in the Southern hemisphere will have the best view of the Aquariids, with up to 20 meteors seen per hour. The best way to view a meteor shower is to get away from areas with light pollution.