San Antonio Residents Amazed by Meteor Shower Spectacular

San Antonio Residents Amazed by Meteor Shower SpectacularSan Antonio Residents Amazed by Meteor Shower Spectacular San Antonio, Texas – On the night of August 12, residents of San Antonio witnessed an awe-inspiring meteor shower that painted the night sky with streaks of light. Beginning around 10:00 PM, the annual Perseid meteor shower put on a dazzling display, with hundreds of meteors visible per hour at its peak. Social media was flooded with photos and videos capturing the celestial spectacle, with many San Antonio residents sharing their amazement and wonder. “It was like something out of a movie,” said Maria Garcia, a resident of the northwest side. “I’ve never seen so many shooting stars in my life.” The Perseid meteor shower occurs every year in August when Earth passes through the debris trail of Comet Swift-Tuttle. As the comet’s particles enter the Earth’s atmosphere, they burn up high above the ground, creating the fiery streaks of light. This year’s shower was particularly impressive due to clear skies and a lack of light pollution in certain areas of San Antonio. Residents gathered on rooftops, in parks, and on open fields to witness the celestial phenomenon. “I brought my kids out and they were jumping up and down with excitement,” said David Jones, a resident of the South Side. “It was a magical night.” Astronomers estimate that over 1,000 meteors were visible per hour at the shower’s peak. The meteors appeared in a variety of sizes and colors, from faint streaks to bright fireballs. “The Perseid meteor shower is a reminder of our place in the universe,” said Dr. Emily Smith, an astronomer at San Antonio College. “It’s a humbling and awe-inspiring experience.” As the meteors faded away in the early hours of the morning, San Antonio residents were left with memories of a spectacular night under the stars. The Perseid meteor shower will continue to be visible for another few nights, but its intensity is expected to diminish after its peak.