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KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — This year’s Perseids meteor shower is expected to be quite a show as astronomers predict a major “burst” of meteors during the annual peak. According to EarthSky.org, up to 200 meteors per hour could make for a spectacular show the evening of Thursday, Aug. 11-Friday, Aug. 12. However, whether or not viewers will be able …read more.

By BRIAN LADA Meteorologist, AccuWeather WARSAW — AccuWeather reports cosmic fireballs will occasionally light up the night sky as the Taurid meteor shower approaches its peak into next week. “Every year, the earth passes through a stream left by comet Encke, producing the Taurid meteor shower,” AccuWeather meteorologist Dave Samuhel said. “This shower is notorious for producing …read more.

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