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The Perseid meteor shower, considered the best of the year, began this week and will peak on August 12, with up to 150 meteors visible per hour in areas with low light pollution. Originating from the Swift-Tuttle comet, the meteors can be seen with the naked eye, especially in the Northern Hemisphere, and are best viewed between 11 PM and dawn.
The Perseid meteor shower, caused by debris from the Swift-Tuttle comet, will peak on August 12-13. The best time to watch is just before dawn, with around 40 meteors visible per hour. To maximize visibility, it is recommended to move away from cities and urban areas. In suburban areas, the rate of meteor sightings is reduced to around 10 per hour.
The Perseid Meteor Shower, caused by debris from the Swift Tuttle Comet, is currently underway, with the peak times to see the meteor shower being on August 12 and 13 in the early morning hours. The showers can be seen with the naked eye, and it is recommended to find a dark sky and avoid using telescopes or binoculars. The Perseid Meteor Shower is known for its prolific display of 50 to 100 meteors per hour, appearing to come from the constellation Perseus.