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Perseid
The Perseid meteor shower is an annual celestial event caused by Earth passing through the debris trail of Comet Swift-Tuttle, resulting in a high number of shooting stars visible in the night sky.
Why it’s in the news: It is in the news now as it is approaching its peak viewing period in August.
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