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NewsTimes of San DiegoAugust 10, 2026San Diego

Anza-Borrego Desert State Park issues heat safety warning for Perseid meteor shower viewers

Anza-Borrego Desert State Park officials are advising visitors to prepare for extreme heat and poor air quality during this week's Perseid meteor shower. Temperatures are expected to reach 100 degrees Fahrenheit, prompting officials to recommend extra water, fuel, and contingency planning for stargazers.

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Why It Matters

Visitors planning to view the meteor shower at this face significant health risks due to triple-digit temperatures and dust-related air quality issues.

Key Facts

  • Temperatures in the Anza-Borrego region are expected to reach approximately 100 degrees Fahrenheit this week.
  • Nighttime lows are forecasted to be in the 70s and 80s.
  • Air quality is currently impacted by a large amount of circulating dust.
  • The Perseid meteor shower occurs annually from mid-July through August.
  • The meteor shower is caused by Earth passing through debris trails from the Swift-Tuttle/109P comet.
  • Anza-Borrego Desert State Park was designated an International Dark Sky Park in 2018.

Who's Mentioned

organizationNASA“Provided scientific explanation for the meteor shower.”otherSwift-Tuttle/109P“The comet associated with the debris causing the meteor shower.”locationAnza-Borrego Desert State Park“The park issuing the safety warning and hosting the meteor shower.”