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  "id": 608507,
  "title": "Wildfire smoke, clouds expected to disrupt Perseid meteor shower viewing conditions",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/11/wildfire-smoke-clouds-expected-to-disrupt-perseid-meteor-shower",
  "topic": "science",
  "section": "Science",
  "published": "2026-08-11T21:31:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Calgary Herald",
    "slug": "calgary-herald",
    "url": "https://calgaryherald.com/news/local-news/wildfire-smoke-clouds-expected-disrupt-perseid-meteor-shower-viewing-conditions"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "However, Roland Duchesne suspects the Perseid meteor shower, known for its bright displays, might be visible through the blanket of smoke and clouds",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "EarthSky",
        "title": "Perseid meteor shower 2026: It’s time to watch",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/09/perseid-meteor-shower-2026-its-time-to-watch",
        "published": "2026-08-09T06:50:01.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Smithsonian",
        "title": "The Perseid Meteor Shower Peaks This Week Amid Ideal Viewing Conditions. Here's How to Watch the Event's Bright Shooting Stars",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/10/the-perseid-meteor-shower-peaks-this-week-amid-ideal-viewing",
        "published": "2026-08-10T18:32:40.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}