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Perseid meteor shower peaks with ideal viewing conditions, Venus brightens

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This weekend, stargazers can look forward to optimal viewing conditions for the Perseid meteor shower due to a waning crescent moon and the absence of bright moonlight. The Perseids, originating from debris left by Comet Swift–Tuttle, are expected to produce 80 to 100 meteors per hour, including fireballs. In addition to the meteor shower, Venus will become increasingly prominent in the evening sky, transitioning from a half-lit phase to a striking crescent and reaching peak brilliance in September. Other celestial events include a solar eclipse on August 12th and a partial lunar eclipse later in the month. AI

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Perseid meteor shower peaks with ideal viewing conditions, Venus brightens

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

    See The Perseids And A Crescent Moon: Stargazing This Weekend

    North America’s celestial highlights for the weekend ahead, which also apply to mid-northern latitudes in the northern hemisphere.

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