It may be possible to catch a daytime meteor shower, thanks to a solar eclipse
The Perseid meteor shower peaks this week, coinciding with a solar eclipse that may allow daytime viewing
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When is the Perseid meteor shower expected to peak?
The Perseid meteor shower is expected to peak midweek.
Will the Perseid meteor shower be visible during the day?
Space notes that a total solar eclipse on August 12 may allow for daytime viewing of the meteor shower.
Where can the Perseid meteor shower be seen?
The Perseid meteor shower is expected to be visible in multiple locations, including Colorado and North Carolina.
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The Perseid meteor shower is set to peak this week. CBS News, WIRED, and ABC11 News all note that the Perseid meteor shower will peak midweek.
Space adds that a total solar eclipse on August 12 may allow for daytime viewing of the meteor shower. The Perseid meteor shower is expected to be visible in multiple locations, including Colorado and North Carolina.
CBS News and ABC11 News focus on local visibility, while WIRED provides general viewing tips. Space's coverage does not yet specify whether the eclipse will enhance or hinder visibility of the meteor shower.
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The reporting (14)
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Perseids meteor shower peaks tonight: Georgia viewing guideFOX 5 Atlanta · 56d ago
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Perseid meteor shower peaks under perfect skies tonightSpace · 56d ago
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Perseid meteor shower peaks this week: How to watch in RichmondAxios · 56d ago
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How and when to spot the Perseid meteor shower in Marylandcbsnews.com · 56d ago
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Look up! Perseids meteor shower observable in the Bay Area this weeknbcbayarea.com · 56d ago
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Perseid meteor shower is about to peak: Is it visible in Texas?San Antonio Express-News · 56d ago
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Look up! The Perseids are coming Wednesday nightclick2houston.com · 56d ago
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Perseid meteor shower peaks this week. Will Colorado be able to see it?CBS News · 56d ago
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How and When to View the Perseid Meteor Shower This WeekWIRED · 56d ago
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