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Ozark Riverways to host Perseid meteor shower viewing

August 4, 2023 · Source: National Park Service

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Take advantage of the Ozarks’ dark skies and witness the peak of the Perseids, a shower of 60-100 meteors per hour. This free event will take place at Big Spring on Saturday, August 12, from 7:30 – 9:30 p.m.

Read the official NPS source

What Travelers Need to Know

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Traveler guidance by State & Nation Staff Writer.

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