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Perseid Meteor Shower Peaks Tonight with Up to 150 Meteors per Hour
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First reported by N12 · 14 minutes ago
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The Perseid meteor shower peaks tonight with up to 150 meteors per hour, visible under ideal dark skies in Israel. Observers are advised to watch between 1:00 and 4:00 a.m. from dark locations for the best experience.
- 01The Perseid meteor shower peaks tonight with up to 150 meteors per hour.
- 02Viewing conditions are ideal due to the new moon setting early at 19:30.
- 03The shower results from Earth crossing debris from the Swift-Tuttle comet.
- 04The Perseids have been observed for over 2,000 years and produce bright fireballs.
- 05Best viewing time is between 1:00 and 4:00 a.m. from dark, open areas.
- 06Observers should avoid phone screens to allow eyes to adjust to darkness.
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