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"Oh-dark-thirty" MDT: clear sky, and 10-20 fiery trails an hour. If you're still up and it's clear where you are, give it a watch.
Perseid Stragglers are a type of meteor shower that occurs every August. They are known for their bright and fiery trails that can be seen streaking across the night sky. These meteors are debris from the Swift-Tuttle comet entering the Earth's atmosphere.
Perseid Stragglers can typically be seen every year from mid-July to late August, with the peak occurring around August 12th. During this time, the Earth passes through the debris left behind by the Swift-Tuttle comet, causing an increase in meteor activity.
On a clear night, you can expect to see an average of 10-20 fiery trails per hour during the Perseid Stragglers meteor shower. However, this number can vary depending on the location and time of viewing, as well as weather conditions.
No special equipment is needed to view Perseid Stragglers. These meteors can be seen with the naked eye, and it is recommended to view them in a dark, open area away from city lights for the best visibility.
Perseid Stragglers are given this name because they are the smaller and slower-moving debris from the Swift-Tuttle comet. They are considered the "leftovers" or stragglers of the main Perseid meteor shower, which occurs a few weeks earlier and has a higher rate of meteors per hour.