The most incredible meteor shower of the year is about to light up the night sky
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All throughout the year, meteor showers streak the sky with bursts of light. But one particular shower is considered the most incredible of the year – and it’s coming very soon. There are a few reasons the Perseids, which peak in mid-August, are known as the best. They feature very fast, very bright meteors – leaving beautiful streaks of light and color behind them as they hurtle through Earth’s atmosphere.Aug. 8, 2018
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