Perseids meteor shower reaches peak, lighting up night skies

OAKLAND, Calif. (KRON) — Look up this week and you’re likely to catch Mother Nature’s light show. The highly anticipated Perseids meteor shower is currently active — reaching its peak just Tuesday night. The Chabot Space and Science Center in Oakland hosted a star party overnight.

It’s one of the most spectacular meteor showers of the year. The Perseids light up the night skies from mid-July to late August.

On Tuesday night, dozens of people came out to the Chabot Space and Science Center in Oakland, hoping to catch a glimpse of the display at its peak.

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But even with the foggy conditions, visitors still had the chance to learn about the spectacular meteor shower unfolding above them…

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