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Science Sundays: The Perseids Meteor Shower

Perseids Meteor Shower
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BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — Welcome back to Science Sundays! August brings the best-known meteor shower of the year, the Perseids. Here’s an explanation of what those “shooting stars” are and how best to watch them this week:

Science Sundays: The Perseids Meteor Shower

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Wednesday

04/30/2025

Partly Cloudy

-° / 61°

7%

Thursday

05/01/2025

Partly Cloudy

85° / 61°

1%

Friday

05/02/2025

Mostly Clear

88° / 59°

4%

Saturday

05/03/2025

Mostly Cloudy

76° / 52°

24%

Sunday

05/04/2025

Partly Cloudy

66° / 56°

2%

Monday

05/05/2025

Mostly Clear

77° / 58°

10%

Tuesday

05/06/2025

Mostly Clear

82° / 59°

4%

Wednesday

05/07/2025

Clear

84° / 61°

1%