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Are there any meteor showers happening in the next few days?

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The Perseid meteor shower is currently peaking tonight through tomorrow, offering up to 100 meteors per hour in optimal viewing conditions. This event is part of a period with increased meteor activity, including the Southern Delta Aquarids and Alpha Kappa Cornids.

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How to watch the annual Perseid meteor shower

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  • The Perseid meteor shower is peaking, with optimal viewing in areas away from city lights and the full moon.
  • Viewers may see up to 100 meteors per hour under the right conditions. 1m 14s
  • The best viewing is in the central and western parts of the U.S., with less favorable conditions in the east. 1m 30s
  • A meteor is a rock burning up in the atmosphere, while a meteorite reaches the ground. 1m 40s
  • A meteorite that landed in the southeastern U.S. was found to be 4.56 billion years old. 2m 12s
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How to watch the annual Perseid meteor shower
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How to watch the annual Perseid meteor shower

The Perseid meteor shower peaks tonight through tomorrow, with up to 100 meteors per hour visible under the right conditions.

Meteor sighted in Victorian skies
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Meteor sighted in Victorian skies

Australian skies are experiencing a month-long light show with three meteor showers: the Southern Delta Aquarids, Alpha Kappa Cornids, and the Perseids.

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