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Here\u2019s when to see the Perseid meteor shower peak over Pennsylvania this month.<\/p>\n
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Pennsylvania stargazers will soon get a chance to see the fan-favorite Perseid meteors<\/a> peak, and viewing conditions are expected to be optimal.<\/p>\n The American Meteor Society describes the Perseids as the \u201cmost popular\u201d meteor shower of the year, as they peak on warm August nights in the Northern Hemisphere.<\/p>\n The Perseids became active July 17 and run through Aug. 24, and the shower\u2019s peak is expected to be Wednesday, Aug. 12 to Thursday, Aug. 13. The exact maximum timing can vary based on the year.<\/p>\n \u201cThe Perseids happen every year when Earth passes through a debris stream left behind by Comet Swift-Tuttle,\u201d NASA reports. \u201cAs those tiny bits of comet dust hit our atmosphere at high speed, they burn up as bright streaks of light.\u201d<\/p>\n Spotting a meteor<\/a> doesn\u2019t require special equipment, according to NASA. The agency reports for the best view of the meteor shower, you should look to the northeast after dark and watch for the constellation Perseus, as that\u2019s where the Perseid meteors originate. NASA astronomers recommend finding a dark, open space and giving your eyes 30 minutes to adjust.<\/p>\n Conditions should be optimal for viewing the Perseids this year, the American Meteor Society reports, as the moon will be new Aug. 12<\/a>.<\/p>\n AccuWeather forecasts the night of Aug. 12 will have a low temperature around 62 degrees Fahrenheit in State College, with \u201crather cloudy\u201d skies. The night of Aug. 13 may provide better viewing conditions, with a low temperature forecast around 60 degrees and partly cloudy skies expected<\/a>.<\/p>\n The sun will set over State College<\/a> at 8:13 p.m. Aug. 12, and 8:12 p.m. Aug. 13, according to online clock Time and Date.<\/p>\n More stargazing events to see from Pennsylvania<\/p>\n There will be five more full moons<\/a> to catch a glimpse of in 2026, including two \u201csupermoons.\u201d Here\u2019s when to see them, from Astronomy.com:<\/p>\n Friday, Aug. 28: Sturgeon moon and partial lunar eclipseSaturday, Sept. 26: Corn moonMonday, Oct. 26: Hunter\u2019s moonTuesday, Nov. 24: Beaver moon (supermoon)Wednesday, Dec. 23: Cold moon (supermoon)<\/p>\n Pennsylvania stargazers can also enjoy viewing several more meteor showers this year. In addition to the popular Perseids in August, check out the Orionids in October, the Leonids in November and more.<\/p>\n If you\u2019d like to get together with others who enjoy astronomy, the Central Pennsylvania Observers will host a free, public stargazing event<\/a> 8 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3, weather-permitting.<\/p>\n Related Stories from Centre Daily Times<\/p>\n Meredith Howard<\/a><\/p>\n Belleville News-Democrat<\/p>\n Meredith Howard is a service journalist with the Belleville News-Democrat. She is a Baylor University graduate and has previously freelanced with the Illinois Times and the Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting.
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