The Perseid meteor shower is one of the things that initially drew us to the North Country. Typically one of the best meteor displays of the year, occurring during the height of summer, the Perseids are best seen in the country, away from artificial lighting. Lying on the grass in a remote field or watching the display over a quiet body of water, one can count on several “shooting stars” each minute during the peak of the activity.
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