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Perseid Meteor Shower Peaks in the Kingdom
The skies of Jordan and the Arab world are preparing to witness the peak of the Perseid meteor shower on the night of August 12-13. This annual astronomical event is expected to produce about 60 meteors per hour around midnight before dawn, especially in areas like Wadi Rum. The shower begins on July 17 and continues until August 24, and it is best observed when the sky is dark and free of moonlight, with suitable weather conditions. The meteors originate from the comet "Swift-Tuttle," which completes its orbit roughly every 133 years. The particles glow brightly as they enter the Earth's atmosphere at speeds up to 59 km/s. It is recommended to watch the sky away from screens and stay awake for an extended period, as meteors can be observed from any direction in the sky, with the possibility of seeing more than 60 meteors during the peak.
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