The Perseid meteor shower is a captivating celestial event that occurs annually.

Earth passes through debris from comet Swift-Tuttle, resulting in the meteor shower.

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NASA meteor scientist Bill Cooke highlights the opportunity to see around a meteor per minute under clear, dark skies.

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he Perseid meteor shower offers its best view in the Northern Hemisphere.

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In 1993, NASA delayed a Space Shuttle launch due to concerns about the Perseid meteor shower's activity.

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The Perseids are one of the most prominent meteor showers, occurring in late summer.

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The debris from comet Swift-Tuttle ignites in Earth's atmosphere, creating the streaks of light.

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The radiant point of the meteors lies in the Perseus constellation.

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The shower's climax occurs from Saturday night into Sunday morning, with the peak around 11 pm local time on Saturday.

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