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Best Times To See The Perseid Meteor Shower? Early Sunday And Monday

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CHICAGO (CBS) -- Happening this weekend: the Perseid meteor shower.

The forecast in the Chicago area looks good for viewing the phenomenon.

CBS 2 meteorologist Robb Ellis explains what it is, what to look for and when to look for it.

Hint: the best times to see it is early Sunday and Monday mornings.

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CBS 2 meteorologist Robb Ellis has information on the anticipated Perseid meteor shower and what you can expect to see Sunday and Monday.

Posted by CBS Chicago on Saturday, August 11, 2018

First published on August 11, 2018 / 4:16 PM CDT

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