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The Perseid meteor shower peaks this weekend and it's even better this year

The annual Perseid meteor shower reaches its peak this weekend

By MADDIE BURAKOFF
Published - Aug 09, 2023, 12:53 PM ET
Last Updated - Aug 10, 2023, 03:06 PM EDT

NEW YORK (AP) — The annual Perseid meteor shower reaches its peak this weekend, sending bright trails of light streaking across the night sky.  

With only a sliver of moon in the sky, conditions this year will be ideal for seeing lots of meteors. 

“If you’ve got nice clear weather and a good dark sky, you go out just before dawn and you’ll see a Perseid per minute or so,” said NASA meteor scientist Bill Cooke. “That’s a pretty good show.” 

Here's how to watch the meteor shower: 

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