2013 Perseid Meteors Over Orcas Island, WA
The annual Perseid Meteor Shower peaked on Aug. 11-12 and 12-13 this week, resulting in spectacular photos by stargazers around the world. Here, Astrophotographer Cody Limber sent in a photo of some early Perseid meteors that he caught from his deck on Orcas Island in Washington. The shot combines images taken over the course of four days in August 2013.
See Our Full Gallery of Dazzling Perseid Meteor Shower Photos for 2013
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