It’s a busy time in the sky with the bright waning gibbous moon competing with the predicted overnight peak of the Perseid Meteor Shower , followed by bright Jupiter and Venus at their closest on the morning of Tuesday, Aug. 12.

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The Perseids will peak overnight, but it is worthwhile to get outside and see it Tuesday night as well. Start watching after 11 p.m. local time and especially in the hours before dawn to look for them.

The best place to watch the Perseids is somewhere free of city lights that offers a clear view of the entire sky. Being comfortable is key to watc

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