Perseid

noun

Per·se·id ˈpər-sē-əd

: any of a group of meteors that appear annually about August 11

Examples of Perseid in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The name Perseid meteor shower or Perseids comes from the Greek Perseidai, or sons of Perseus, referring to Greek mythology, according to the Farmer's Almanac. —

Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 22 July 2024 How to See the Perseid Meteor Shower The Perseids appear near the Perseus constellation, which will climb higher in the northeast-east sky throughout the night. —

Stephanie Vermillion, Outside Online, 22 July 2024 The annual Perseid meteor shower is underway, and people will have until late August to catch the celestial show, with the shower set to peak on the night of Aug. 12, into the early morning of Aug. 13. —

Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 16 July 2024 Catch a Falling Star During the Perseid meteor shower (Aug. 12-13), a shooting star will be visible every minute, on average, after midnight. —

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