If there are clear skies over your town tonight, youB次元官网网址檙e in for one of the skyB次元官网网址檚 best shows of the year B次元官网网址� the Perseid meteor shower.

The Perseid meteor shower occurs every year from mid-July to August. This year, it peaks on Thursday (Aug. 11) into the early morning hours of Aug. 12.

This year, the meteor shower will be joined by a full supermoon. The full moon will peak on Aug. 12, but itB次元官网网址檒l be fully illuminated on Thursday night. It will be the final supermoon of the year. Supermoons occur when the full moonB次元官网网址檚 orbit is closest to the earth.

The stage is set for a clash between the Perseid and the supermoon, as the light from the supermoon will outshine some of the dimmer meteors.

Despite the bright moonlight, meteors should be visible in all parts of the sky and all regions of B.C. B次元官网网址� as long as itB次元官网网址檚 not too cloudy. Ideal viewing conditions are areas without too many lights.

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