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Stunning Night Sky Over Jordan
On the night of August 12 to 13, the sky over Jordan and the Arab world witnessed a significantly intense meteor shower of the Perseids. The expected rate of meteors was estimated to reach about 60 meteors per hour, with the possibility of seeing larger numbers—up to 75-100 meteors per hour—under ideal conditions. The phenomenon occurs as the Earth passes through a dusty region left by the comet "Swift-Tuttle," which takes approximately 133 years to complete its orbit around the Sun; its most recent approach was in 1992. Viewers are advised to stay away from city lights and to wait about 20 minutes after arriving at a dark location with a clear sky to best observe the meteors, especially after midnight and before dawn, when the chances of seeing them are highest.
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