Science and Exploration

Perseid Fireballs

By Marc Boucher

Status Report

July 26, 2013

Filed under Astronomy, Meteors, NASA, Perseid Meteor Shower, video

New research from NASA’s Meteoroid Environment Office identifies the Perseids as the “fireball champion” of annual meteor showers. This year’s Perseid display peaks on August 12th and 13th.

Marc Boucher

SpaceRef co-founder, entrepreneur, writer, podcaster, nature lover and deep thinker.

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