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Perseid Meteor Shower to Illuminate Arab Skies
The Jordanian and Arab world skies will witness the Perseids meteor shower phenomenon on the nights of August 12 and 13, 2026. This shower is considered one of the most intense meteor displays of the year, with about one hundred meteors visible per hour to the naked eye, appearing as fireworks in the sky. The source of these meteors is the comet "Swift-Tuttle," which leaves dust around the Sun that the Earth passes through annually at this time, resulting in their dense appearance. Meteors are formed when fast-moving dust particles enter Earth's atmosphere, causing them to glow and then extinguish. They are typically seen at an altitude of around 120 kilometers, although some smaller particles may reach the Earth's surface. It is recommended to observe them in dark, light-pollution-free locations, such as Wadi Rum, where viewers can also see planets and other celestial bodies like Jupiter, Saturn, and the Milky Way.
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