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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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07/03/2025

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07/04/2025

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07/05/2025

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07/06/2025

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07/07/2025

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07/08/2025

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