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A Family’s Best Meteor Shower Yet | Austin News
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- Sep 3, 2026
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Under a moonless Texas sky, a family turned a quiet night into cosmic magic as the Perseids meteor shower lit up the Hill Country—delivering awe, wonder, and unforgettable moments for kids who’d never seen meteors before. The show began with a dazzling first meteor just after 10 PM, then slowed to a more patient rhythm, until the younger ones wandered in—but not before one kid caught his first with a glowing tail, another saw a split meteor, and an older teen stayed till near midnight. Dad kept watching past the chill, tallying seven more brilliant streaks, calling it the best meteor shower he’d ever seen—a reminder of why humans have gazed at the stars for millennia, searching for meaning beneath the silent sky. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/24fae21f323d9844