Perseid Meteor Shower

• Perseid meteor shower and partial solar eclipse to light up skies next week

  Cited by the Canadian Space Agency as 'the best meteor shower of the year,' the peak viewing night is set to be Aug. 12-13.

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• There’s still time to see the meteor shower over Manitoba

  It's not too late for Manitoba stargazers to catch a special terrestrial event in the sky Monday night.

  Science

  Aug 12, 2024
  
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• Perseid meteor shower peaked for Saskatchewan stargazers over the weekend

  Although the peak night has passed, the meteor showers last until the end of summer and experts are encouraging those interested to keep and eye out.

  Canada

  Aug 13, 2023
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• Perseid meteor shower to light up Manitoba skies

  Depending on how far out of the city and away from light pollution one is, watchers can expect to see between 30 and 60 meteors per hour Sunday night into dawn.

  Canada

  Aug 13, 2023
• Phone off, eyes up: How to get the best view of the Perseid meteor show

  The Perseid meteor shower occurs annually but this year's display is expected to be extra spectacular as the waning crescent moon provides an extra-dark background.

  Weather

  Aug 11, 2023
• Saskatoon morning news rewind: Friday, Aug. 4

  Here's a look back on who was on 'Global News Morning Saskatoon' for Friday, Aug. 4.

  Aug 4, 2023
• Supermoons bookending month of August

  “A supermoon is when the moon is closest to the Earth that coincides with a full moon or a new moon,” said Ottawa astronomer Gary Boyle.

  Canada

  Aug 2, 2023
• Meteor shower alert: How to watch the 2020 Perseids at their peak

  Get your wishes ready, because the Perseids offer the best chance to see a shooting star in 2020.

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  Aug 11, 2020
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• Watch for ‘cosmic dust bunnies’ in the sky: Planetarium

  If you were looking at the sky around 2:00 Tuesday morning, you may have caught a glimpse of the Perseid meteor shower. 

  Environment

  Aug 13, 2019
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• Perseid meteor shower: What to know if you want to watch in B.C.

  This year's meteor shower is expected to be particularly spectacular. Here's where and how to watch.

  Canada

  Aug 10, 2018