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Perseids Mystery Solved: It Was a Plane, Not a Meteor

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Source: NASA Science (.gov)
Perseids Mystery Solved: It Was a Plane, Not a Meteor
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TL;DR

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.

Topics:sciencespace#astronomy#contrail#meteor#perseids#space
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  1. APOD: 2026 August 19 - The Case of the Mysterious Maybe Meteor  NASA Science (.gov)
  2. NASA’s striking Perseids 2026 image reveals their radiant in Perseus  PTTL.gr
  3. Perseid meteor shower in Czech Republic  Anadolu Ajansı

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