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Perseid Meteor Shower Peak
The Perseids meteor shower phenomenon is one of the annual astronomical events that recur each year, reaching its peak between August 12 and 13. During the peak, the rate of meteors ranges from 80 to 100 meteors per hour, and can even reach 150 meteors per hour at speeds of up to 60 km per second. Its source is the Swift-Tuttle comet, which takes 133 years to complete a orbit around the Sun. The meteors appear as tiny particles entering the Earth's atmosphere and burning up. Observing this phenomenon provides an opportunity to understand the composition of the solar system and the nature of celestial bodies. The peak is expected to occur again on August 13, 2026, with ideal observation conditions due to the low moon brightness.
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