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2 days ago

The Missing Kayaker

On the afternoon of Sunday, August 11, 2024, a few hours after attending church with his wife and three children, Ryan Borgwardt, a 44-year-old carpenter, left home with his kayak, tackle box, and fishing rod and arrived at Big Green Lake, one of the deepest lakes in Wisconsin. The Perseid meteor shower was expected to peak that night, one of the best times of the year to see shooting stars.
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fromTravel + Leisure
2 months ago
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One of the Most Celebrated Astronomical Events of 2025 Is Peaking This Week With Fiery Streaks and Bright Fireballs-What to Know

fromLondon On The Inside
3 months ago
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The Perseid Meteor Shower Is Peaking This August With Up to 150 Shooting Stars an Hour

The Perseid meteor shower peaks on August 12, with up to 150 shooting stars visible each hour.
fromTravel + Leisure
3 months ago
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One of the Best Meteor Showers of the Year Is About to Begin-and It Can Be Seen Across the U.S.

The Perseid meteor shower peaks on Aug. 12 and 13, with up to 100 meteors visible per hour.
fromTravel + Leisure
2 months ago
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One of the Most Celebrated Astronomical Events of 2025 Is Peaking This Week With Fiery Streaks and Bright Fireballs-What to Know

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