Google has been known to dress up for the occasion. Many times they've donned their logo with the most startling yet up-to-date images that pertains to any possible on-goings with whatever culture, tradition and season.
Right now, Google is using a picture of a neighborhood at night with a rather picturesque vision of the night sky with streaks of light all around. Now, what could that possibly pertain to?
This is a hint of a phenomenon occurring annually which is called the "Perseids". The Perseids is a widespread meteor shower that is attributed to Earth's exposure to the particles and rocks brought about by the passing of the Swift-Tuttle Comet near our atmosphere. It came to be known as such because the streaks seem to issue from the constellation of Perseus. The meteor shower occurs at around mid-July to late August per year. This year, the peak of this occurence or the time as to when it is most evident is August 12 -- tonight! So go out and bring up your blankets for some outstanding sights to behold. (Unless, it doesn't rain, of course.)
Right now, Google is using a picture of a neighborhood at night with a rather picturesque vision of the night sky with streaks of light all around. Now, what could that possibly pertain to?
This is a hint of a phenomenon occurring annually which is called the "Perseids". The Perseids is a widespread meteor shower that is attributed to Earth's exposure to the particles and rocks brought about by the passing of the Swift-Tuttle Comet near our atmosphere. It came to be known as such because the streaks seem to issue from the constellation of Perseus. The meteor shower occurs at around mid-July to late August per year. This year, the peak of this occurence or the time as to when it is most evident is August 12 -- tonight! So go out and bring up your blankets for some outstanding sights to behold. (Unless, it doesn't rain, of course.)
Image Credit: Google (duh!)
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