Catch the Perseids This Summer | Boston News

Don’t miss this year’s Perseid meteor shower — one of the most dazzling annual sky shows, with 30 to 50 meteors per hour under ideal conditions, and possibly up to 100 if skies are clear. Happening during a new moon, it’s astronomically perfect: no moonlight to dim the view. Plus, summer means cozy nights under stars, not shivering in the cold. These ancient fireballs, remnants from comet Swift-Tuttle (which won’t return until 2125), have been lighting up the heavens for over 2,000 years. Peak viewing? Midnight to dawn, with meteors seeming to burst from the constellation Perseus high in the north. Grab a blanket, head to a dark spot, let your eyes adjust, and soak in the magic — nature’s cosmic fireworks are waiting. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b1e0dfb57b27ae0a