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WEATHER BLOG: Perseid Meteor Shower Peaks Tonight

Get ready, get set, and look to the sky. The Perseid meteor shower peaks tonight into Thursday morning. What's so spectacular about this years Perseids is they won't be competing with moonlight, which will make for great conditions for observers. The best meteor watching hour is 4am, when up to 100 meteors per hour may be visible from the dark sky. It is best to find an area away from light pollution and allow around 30 minutes for your eyes to adjust to the dark. After that, just look into the northeastern sky and be amazed!

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