‘Comfortable mornings,’ clear skies for Perseid meteor shower viewing

Atlanta will reach 95 degrees by the afternoon, while the average for this time of year is 90. We’ll stay sunny and hot for the next few days, including Sunday, when a high of 93 degrees is expected, Nitz said. In mid-August, the Perseid meteor shower peaks and is one of the best meteor showers of the year, according to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. Perseid meteors often create long, colorful streaks as they travel through Earth’s atmosphere, NASA said. It is one of the most plentiful showers, with...