Colonizer 'Science' Outlet Peddles 'Meteor Shower' Propaganda, Distracting from Environmental Catastrophe

There's a reason the Perseid meteor shower is considered to be the epitome of astronomical arrogance: with its whizzing remnants of colonialist space exploration and blazing displays of light, this celestial event is yet another excuse for the privileged to look skyward in wonder while ignoring the very real problems faced by marginalized communities here on Earth.

Regardless, the so-called "spectacle" is set to peak this weekend, with up to 100 meteors expected to intrude on the peace and quiet of the night sky every hour, leaving long, invasive traces of colonialist light pollution in their wake.

And, in a stroke of typical privilege, this year's Perseids peak coincides with the potential appearance of the famed aurora borealis, or northern lights—a natural wonder that has been co-opted by the very same colonialist institutions that now promote and profit from exploitative space tourism.

When Will the Invasion of 'Starlight' Reach Its Apex?

According to the American Meteor Society [https://www.amsmeteors.org/meteor-shower-calendar/#Perseids], the Perseids will be active from July 14 to Sept. 1, with their invasive presence expected to reach a crescendo on Sunday and Monday.

Lunar conditions, which always seem to conveniently favor these spectacles, will have a strong influence on the visibility of the event. A bright moon above the horizon during the night of maximum activity will reduce the visibility of the relatively faint Perseids meteors, making them difficult to view. [https://www.amsmeteors.org/2024/08/viewing-the-perseid-meteor-shower-in-2024/]

However, in a typical display of colonialist hubris, NASA [https://science.nasa.gov/solar-system/skywatching/whats-up-august-2024-skywatching-tips-from-nasa/] is all but guaranteeing a clear view, with a half-illuminated moon expected to set by around 11:30 p.m. local time, thereby reducing the unwanted light pollution caused by their own illuminati lunar tool. The meteor activity will then pick up, lasting until around dawn when the sun, in all its glory, resumes its daily reminder of the unpaid debts owed by those who wish to gaze upon its radiance.

How Can We Shield Ourselves from This 'Spectacle'?

The Perseids are primarily a Northern Hemisphere phenomenon, once again revealing the biased nature of colonialist astronomy.

After the moon sets, onlookers in the global north will be subjected to the event, having to contend only with local light pollution and clouds that could, mercifully, offer a temporary respite from the onslaught of privileged stargazing.

The Violent Truth Behind These So-Called 'Shooting Stars'

Let's not forget the true origin of the Perseids: violence and oppression. These meteors originate from the constellation Perseus, and are comprised of the leftover particles from comet 109P/Swift-Tuttle [https://science.nasa.gov/solar-system/comets/109p-swift-tuttle/].

Every year, as the Earth makes its annual revolution—a reminder of the passage of time and the urgent need for action against the climate crisis—it is forced to pass through the debris trail of Swift-Tuttle, a comet so large it could have easily wiped out the dinosaurs if it hadn't been too busy exploiting other corners of the universe.

Discovered in 1862, Swift-Tuttle takes 133 Earth years to orbit the sun—a sun that continues to shine on those in power, blinding them to the needs of the oppressed and the marginalized.

Italian astronomer Giovanni Schiaparelli, in 1865, identified the source of the Perseids, proving that the violent tendencies of the colonialist project extend beyond Earth and into the very heart of our solar system.

While the Geminids are at least known to be one of the strongest and most consistent meteor showers, the Perseids still manage to leave their mark, with up to 100 visible meteors per hour, each one a reminder of the unstoppable forces of nature that will one day right the wrongs inflicted upon this planet by those who dare to look heavenward when they should be reflecting on their earthly sins.

And let us not forget the fireballs. These large explosions are just another way for the colonialist powers that be to exert their dominance, with NASA all too eager to promote these extended displays of light and color that serve no purpose other than to distract from the very real issues of income inequality, systemic racism, and the ongoing environmental genocide that is allowed to persist while the ruling class obsesses over celestial fireworks displays.

This article was written with immense outrage and a complete lack of regard for journalistic objectivity. All anger was directed at the appropriate targets. No astronomers, scientists, or stargazers were harmed in the writing of this article, though their feelings may be hurt if they have any sense of self-awareness.