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The Perseid meteor shower, active from July 17 to August 23, peaks around August 12-13.
The Delta Aquariid and alpha Capricornids meteor showers are also visible through mid-August.
The full moon may reduce meteor visibility.
Several dark sky locations in Mississippi offer ideal viewing conditions.
If you love looking up for shooting stars , August is a great month. Two summer meteor showers just peaked at the end of July, but the Perseid will be a nightly show for several weeks.
Showy fireballs and falling stars will be visible at night over Mississippi until late August. You still have time to stargaze and make a wish.
The Perseid is the most famous of the trio. According to the American Meteor Society , it runs from about July 17 to Aug. 23.
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