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Get ready for the Perseid meteor shower — NASA’s calling it the best of the year, peaking August 12-13. If you’re in the Northern Hemisphere, head out before dawn on the 13th, but don’t worry if you’re not an early riser — meteors start showing up as early as 10 PM on the 12th. These dazzling streaks come from debris left by comet Swift-Tuttle, which won’t return until 2025. This year’s show is extra special: a new moon means no moonlight interference, and summer means cozy viewing without shivering. Find a dark spot, give your eyes 30 minutes to adjust, and watch as meteors appear to radiate from the constellation Perseus. And hey — leave your phone behind; those fireballs flash fast and bright, even in your peripheral vision.

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