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Impressive meteor shower to light up night sky and here's how to see it in Ontario

The annual summer meteor shower, the Perseids, is just days away from being at its brightest, and that means it's time to plan out your viewing spot. This natural phenomenon occurs every year at the end of July and early August, and for 2025, the Perseids will be at their peak and most active on the night of Aug. 12 until before dawn on Aug. 13, according to Space.com.Caused by debris left behind by the Swift-Tuttle comet, these space rocks burn up as they pass through our atmosphere, creating a cosmic light show in the sky for observers below. To ensure you have the best luck of catching the Perseids, you'll want to head for areas free from city light pollution, where the skies are very dark and unobstructed.Here's where you'll likely be able to view the Perseids this summer in Ontario.Dark sky preservesThe Lennox and Addington County Dark Sky Viewing Area is only 2.5 hours from Toronto and is a great place to view the Perseids. Even if there is ...


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