ThePerseid Meteor Shower 2021will fill the night sky with streaks of light and color until August 24.
What exactly is the Perseid Meteor Shower?
Its an astronomical event that happens when Earth passes through the tail of the comet Swift-Tuttle each year.
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Rocks from its debris field burn up in our atmosphere, creating a dazzling shooting star show.
Want to find the nearest dark place to view the Perseids?
This map ofArtificial Sky Brightnesswill help you pick the perfect viewing location.
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If weather interferes with peak night viewing, stargazers should be able to spot the Perseids until August 24.
