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Perseid is Here: So What Causes a Meteor Shower?

Perseid is Here: So What Causes a Meteor Shower?

The Perseid meteor shower is due to peak between August 11 and August 13. Tim Paglione, an astronomer with York College, CUNY, explains what causes a meteor shower.

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