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Perseid Meteor Shower 2023 fascinates sky-watchers

Perseid Meteor Shower 2023 fascinates sky-watchers
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Perseid Meteor Shower 2023 fascinates sky-watchers

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Perseid Meteor Shower
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The annual Perseid Meteor Shower has lit up the sky across the world to delight stargazers. The celestial event offered one of the best opportunities to witness spectacular shooting stars as low moonlight showcased exceptional viewing for many.

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How does it happen?
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The Perseid Meteor Shower is a result of dust and rock particles burning as they approach Earth's atmosphere. The particles come from a comet, called 109P or Swift-Tuttle, that makes multiple returns to the inner solar system.

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Swift-Tuttle
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According to NASA, the comet was discovered in 1862 and has not returned to the inner solar system since 1992.

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Celestial occurrence
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The event is often a highlight in the celestial calendar of meteor hunters because it can produce up to 100 meteors per hour and creates bright fireballs and spectacular shooting star displays.

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