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Perseid Meteor Shower to Peak This Weekend

The Perseids will peak on Sunday night into Monday morning.

by Jessica E. Davis

With its dark skies and rural landscape, Malibu may be one of the best places in Los Angeles County to watch the Perseid meteor shower this weekend.

The spectacular meteor shower will peak Sunday night into Monday morning. At the annual light show's peak, up to 100 meteors an hour are expected to be seen.

The best way to view the show is to lie down (so don't forget a blanket) and look up at the northeastern sky. For the best view, allow your eyes to adjust to the darkness for an hour. 

Other popular viewing spots are in Joshua Tree, Angeles National Forest and Los Padres National Forest. 


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