The smoke is from wildfires, an increasingly common occurrence at this time of year. It can't be welcome news to those who've planned trips to that area for the August 21 total solar eclipse.
Multi-decade study reveals changes in Antarctica's Dry Valleys and suggests "significant transformations of Antarctic ecosystems are underway now and will continue to be affected by future climate events."
When traced backward on the sky's dome, paths of Perseid meteors originate from the constellation Perseus. Hence, this meteor shower's name. You don't need to know Perseus to see a meteor. They will appear in any and all parts of the sky, mostly in the light of the moon.
Smoke map released by NOAA’s Hazard Mapping System on August 10. Smoke from wildfires in the U.S. and Canadian West stretches approximately along the path of the August 21 total solar eclipse, but is densest in the Pacific Northwest. The National Interagency Fire Center said that weather will continue to “promote very active fire behavior.”
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