Perseids Mystery Solved: It Was a Plane, Not a Meteor
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APOD's August 19, 2026 entry analyzes a fleeting bright object seen near the Perseids from Spain; after checking time, location, and radiant, experts conclude the incident was an airplane contrail reflecting sunlight rather than a meteor.
- APOD: 2026 August 19 - The Case of the Mysterious Maybe Meteor NASA Science (.gov)
- NASA’s striking Perseids 2026 image reveals their radiant in Perseus PTTL.gr
- Perseid meteor shower in Czech Republic Anadolu Ajansı
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