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Perseid meteor shower set for peak this week under moonless skies

The annual Perseid meteor shower, one of the most reliable and spectacular displays in the night sky, is expected to reach its peak on the night of Wednesday into early Thursday (August 12-13, 2026), offering skywatchers particularly favorable conditions this year. A new moon will leave the heavens nearly free of interfering light, allowing fainter meteors to stand out more clearly against the…

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