Скачать или смотреть 🎧 Beyond the Fireball | Perseids Meteor Shower 🔊

Get ready for one of the most spectacular celestial events of the year—the Perseid meteor shower! In this episode of "The Scientific Method," a podcast from the U.S. National Science Foundation, we explore the science behind the Perseids with Dr. Joe Pesce, astrophysicist and NSF program officer.

What you’ll learn in this episode:
🌠 What causes the Perseid meteor shower
🌠 Why fireballs happen and how bright they can get
🌠 When and where to watch the Perseids in 2025
🌠 Why meteors almost never reach Earth’s surface
🌠 How astronomy connects us to the cosmos

Whether you’re a casual stargazer or a science lover, this episode explains the astronomy behind meteor showers in a way that’s easy to understand—and awe-inspiring to experience.

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