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Perseid Meteor Shower Peaks This Year | Charlotte News
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The Perseid meteor shower is back—and this year’s show is spectacular, with 50 to 100 meteors per hour under ideal conditions. Caused by Earth passing through debris from comet Swift-Tuttle (next return: 2025), it’s been dazzling skywatchers for over 2,000 years. Peak viewing happens after midnight, with a new moon ensuring zero light pollution. Find a dark spot, let your eyes adjust for 30 minutes, and just relax—this cosmic fireworks display also coincides with a total solar eclipse and a rare six-planet alignment. Grab your blanket, look up, and witness ancient dust burning bright in our atmosphere.
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