Perseid meteor shower, explained

It’s time for the annual Perseid meteor shower! Here’s what causes the light show each year and why this year’s shower will be more plentiful than most. If you can’t see the shower where you live, check out NASA’s Ustream of the event: http://www.ustream.tv/channel/nasa-msfc.

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