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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.

Latest on Perseid

  • The Perseid meteor shower peak was spectacular: Here are our favorite photos
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  • How and When to View the Perseid Meteor Shower (August 2026)
  • Will Perseid shooting stars be visible during the Aug. 12 total solar eclipse?
  • Billions of miles and thousands of years in the making: This is the life of a Perseid shooting star
  • 10 places in the US and Canada to see August's partial solar eclipse and Perseid meteor shower in 1 trip

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