Americans will be able to enjoy both a cosmic light display and an annual meteor shower this weekend.
Those in certain regions of the United States will be able to enjoy two cosmic marvels this weekend as a geomagnetic storm coincides with 'the best meteor shower of the year.'Find out more about catching a glimpse of the northern lights and the Perseid meteor shower below.
The Perseid Meteor ShowerThe Perseid meteor shower, commonly referred to as simply the Perseids, is an annual celestial event during which onlookers can see stars shooting across the sky.According to NASA, the shower peaks in mid-August and 'is considered the best meteor shower of the year.
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