Perseid Meteor Shower Prime Viewing | Augusta Georgia News

The Perseid meteor shower is back—and this year’s conditions are prime for stargazers in the Northern Hemisphere. With up to 100 meteors per hour under ideal skies, or 30-50 from rural areas, you’re in for a dazzling show. Caused by Earth slicing through debris from comet 109P/Swift-Tuttle (which won’t return until 2125), these streaks have been lighting up our skies for over 2,000 years. Thanks to a new moon, there’ll be no moonlight interference—perfect viewing. Head to a dark spot, let your eyes adjust for 30 minutes, and scan the northern sky near the constellation Perseus. And remember: no phones—your night vision needs peace to catch those fleeting cosmic fireworks. 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/39831eb320c256ef