Perseid Meteor Shower 2016: Sky Maps and Viewing Guide (Gallery)

Wednesday, August 10, 2016 - 07:01 in Astronomy & Space

The Perseid meteor shower of 2016 will peak overnight on Aug. 11 and 12, with potentially up to 200 meteors an hour visible for observers in the best dark viewing sites. Here's some history and guides on how to see the 2016 Perseids.

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