Stunning Photos Of The Perseid Meteor Shower Show Streaks Across The Night Sky

USA TODAY, The Clarion-Ledger
Mon, 08/13/2018 - 3:49am

Dozens of meteors shot across the sky over the weekend during the annual Perseid meteor shower. See photos of the show from around the world.

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