The Perseid Meteor Shower Is Under Way, and This Year’s Show Could Be Superb
The meteors will hit Earth’s atmosphere at about 37 miles per second, appearing to radiate from the constellation Perseus.

The famous Perseid meteor shower is under way and viewing conditions this year are expected to be excellent.
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