The Perseid meteor shower is set to begin its annual run from July 17 to August 24, with its peak expected on the night of August 12-13. This year's display is anticipated to be exceptional due to a moonless sky, potentially offering 60 to 100 meteors per hour under ideal conditions. The shower originates from debris left by Comet Swift-Tuttle, known for producing bright and fast meteors. Additionally, stargazers can observe "Earthshine" on the waxing crescent moon in the evenings, and the constellation Lyra, featuring the bright star Vega, will be visible. AI
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