Perseid meteor shower peaks Aug. 12, but the full Moon may spoil the show

Perseid meteor shower peaks Aug. 12, but the full Moon may spoil the show

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Washington DC (UPI) Aug 5, 2021

The Perseid meteor shower, one of Earth's biggest, is set to peak with best viewing starting Aug. 11. The annual meteor shower will peak the next day, but this year the full moon may interfere with visibility, according to NASA. "Sadly, this year's Perseids peak will see the worst possible circumstances for spotters," NASA astronomer Bill Cooke said in a statement. "Most o

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