The Perseid Meteor Shower will be extremely visible this weekend, so grab a blanket and head outside—the annual event is peaking Sunday, August 13.
This year, there will be a waning crescent moon while the shower is overhead, meaning the sky will be darker and the meteors more visible.
The Perseid shower technically started in early July when the Earth started passing through some of the comet’s remnants and is projected to continue through the end of August after hitting its peak this weekend.For the best show, try to go somewhere dark and away from light pollution. Drive out to Charles or Calvert counties or head west of Fairfax to Loudoun County.
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