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The Perseid meteor shower is peaking. Here's how to see it in Mass.
You don’t need any equipment to see the Perseids — but will the sky over the Greater Boston area be clear enough?
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Perseid meteor shower peaks this weekend
Sky gazers, look up…Or perhaps you already have! The annual Perseid meteor shower has been underway since mid-July, but is expected to peak this weekend. This year will be especially good to catch some “shooting stars” as the moon will only be 10% illuminated. The Perseids originate from the 109P/Swift-Tuttle comet and are seen when the Earth passes through…