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American Citizens Banned From Re-entering the United States; and Perseid Meteor Shower Will Be Visible Tonight.
New immigration rules are being considered by President Trump. The rules will allow border officials to temporarily block American citizens from returning to the United States from abroad. The catch? Authorities must have reason to believe that person might have COVID-19.
The New York Times obtained parts of the proposal draft that says any order that blocks citizens must “include appropriate protections to ensure that no constitutional rights are infringed.”
However, the documents do not state how long a citizen would be required to remain outside of the United States. It only says that it be “limited in duration.”
“CDC expects that any prohibition on the introduction of US citizens or LPRs from abroad would apply only in the rarest of circumstances,” reads the draft.
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From August 11-12, stargazers can look toward the sky for a chance to view the Perseid meteor shower. NASA says the event will be the “best meteor shower of the year.” During good conditions, people can expect to see up to 100 meteors in an hour. Even under not so clear conditions, you might be able to spot between 15-20 of the meteors within an hour.
For your best chance to see the meteors, look at the sky before sunrise. The meteors will be most visible between 2am and dawn. However, you can also see them starting around 9pm, though you’re likely to see less of them.
Keep in mind that it might take up to 30 minutes for your eyes to properly adjust to he dark. Letting your eyes adjust can help make it much easier to see the meteors. You should also stay off of your phone and avoid looking at bright lights since that can affect your night vision.
If you’re unable to see them in your area, you’re still in luck. NASA will have a live-stream available and you can also check out the Sky Fireball Network where recorded videos will be available the following morning.
In other words, there’s no need to seek out a car for lease to chase meteors. If you can’t see them from your own home, there will be other opportunities for viewing.
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