Perseid meteors could see 'surge in activity' on Aug. 11-12

Friday 12 August sees the annual maximum of the Perseid meteor shower. This year, as well as the normal peak on the night of 12/13 August, meteor scientists are predicting additional enhanced activity in the shower the night before, as the Earth passes through a dense clump of cometary debris.

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Posted Monday, August 15, 2016