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Venus and crescent moon visible as Perseid meteor shower begins

Skywatchers can observe Venus and a crescent moon in the western sky shortly after sunset, starting Friday, July 17, 2026. This celestial event coincides with the beginning of the Perseid meteor shower, which runs from July 17 to August 24, with its peak on August 12-13. Venus will be a prominent evening object throughout the summer, reaching its greatest brilliancy in September. AI

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Venus and crescent moon visible as Perseid meteor shower begins

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  1. Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 English(EN) · Jamie Carter, Senior Contributor ·

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