Perseid meteor shower reaches peak viewing on Wednesday night

TL;DR

The Perseid meteor shower is peaking on August 12 and 13.
It is considered the best meteor shower of the year, with up to 100 meteors per hour.
Meteors are swift, bright, and leave long trails of light.
The best viewing time is during predawn hours on August 13, or from 10 p.m. on August 12.
The new moon phase will provide optimal viewing conditions with no moonlight interference.
To see the meteors, go to a dark location away from city lights.
Allow 30 minutes for your eyes to adjust to the darkness.
The Perseids originate from debris left by comet 109P/Swift-Tuttle.

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