APOD: 2026 August 22 – Mostly Perseids

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  1. Three Most Intense Meteor Showers (ZHR): The Perseids, Geminids, and Quadrantids consistently offer the highest Zenithal Hourly Rates (ZHR), with the Geminids often reaching 120-160 meteors per hour under optimal conditions.
  2. Three Meteor Showers Known for Brightest Fireballs: The Perseids, Alpha Capricornids, and Northern Taurids are renowned for producing exceptionally bright meteors and fireballs, with the Perseids frequently leaving long, colorful wakes.
  3. Three Meteor Showers with Longest Activity Periods: The Perseids (mid-July to late August), Southern Delta Aquariids (mid-July to late August), and Eta Aquariids (April 19 to May 28) are among the meteor showers with the longest periods of annual activity.

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