Eyes on the Perseids

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Last night, the Perseids meteor shower rained down from the heavens and gave us the chance to wish on shooting stars. The Perseids put on a spectacular nocturnal display from August 11^th – 14^th, 2015. Tonight will be the final showing of this natural wonder, so be sure to look to the northeastern skies in complete and total darkness. Any time between 1 am – 5 am should give way to the raining meteors. Astronomers suggest that the best time to watch for the Perseids is before dawn, depending on the moon’s phase.

The Perseids meteor shower is named after the constellation Perseus. The constellation rests in the northeastern skies where the shower rains from; hence why the meteor shower was given the name Perseids. The Perseids meteor shower is greatly sought out after stargazers and astronomers because you can see sixty to one hundred meteors flying through the darkness within one hour. So whatever you do, do not miss this wondrous sight of celestial beauty.

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