Heat Breaks, Meteor Shower Peaks | Bakersfield News

Bakersfield narrowly hit 100 degrees, marking 15 straight days of scorching heat — but relief is here: temps are cooling to the mid-90s by Thursday, with mountains dipping into the 70s and valleys staying in the low 90s. Even better? The Perseid meteor shower is peaking tonight with a moonless sky — perfect for spotting dozens of shooting stars. Clear skies by 10 PM make this an ideal night for stargazing. After weeks of oppressive heat, cooler weather and cosmic spectacle are both on the horizon. 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/57b3b3cf1ceb3a2c