The Perseid meteor shower, considered the best of the year by NASA, peaks Tuesday night into Wednesday. Up to 100 meteors per hour are expected, though moonlight may affect visibility. For optimal viewing, find a dark location away from city lights. The shower originates from comet 109P/Swift-Tuttle, with meteors appearing to radiate from the constellation Perseus. Northern Hemisphere viewers will have the best chance to see the spectacular display, including potential fireballs.

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