Perseid Meteor Shower to Peak August 12-13

Earth is entering a stream of debris from the comet Swift-Tuttle, the source of the annual Perseid meteor shower. Specks of comet dust are hitting the top of Earth's atmosphere at 140,000 mph, creating bright bursts of light! According to the International Meteor Organization, worldwide observers now are counting more than a dozen Perseids per hour with more to come on August 12-13 (Friday and Saturday), when Earth passes near the heart of the debris stream. Friday and Saturday nights should be clearer than nights past, so head out and enjoy the show!

-KW