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APOD: 2026 August 3 – Vaporizing Meteor Photobombs the Lacerta Nebula
A photograph captured at Death Valley Observatories shows a bright meteor streak appearing during a long exposure of the Great Lacerta Nebula.
Why it matters
The text alerts readers to current meteor showers and notes that the Perseids will peak in about 10 days under better viewing conditions.
The details
- Three ongoing meteor showers currently compete for visibility with a gibbous Moon.
- The Perseids peak in about 10 days and coincide with a new Moon.
- Meteor glow results from heating surrounding air as the meteoroid vaporizes.
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Death Valley Observatories is located in United States
Death Valley Observatories is located in Nevada, USA.
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