The Perseid meteor shower peaks this weekend and stargazers are set to see up to 100 “shooting stars” being visible in an hour ☄️
The Perseid meteor shower has been streaking through the Earth's atmosphere since mid-July as the Earth slams into the debris left behind by comet 109P/Swift-Tuttle.
The Perseid meteor shower peaks this weekend and stargazers are set to see up to 100 “shooting stars” being visible in an hour. The shower has been streaking through the Earth's atmosphere since mid-July as the Earth slams into the debris left behind by comet 109P/Swift-Tuttle.The display is considered one of the best of the year because it produces bright meteors and is one of the most active.There is also a high chance of seeing fireballs, which are very bright meteors, as well as meteors with long trains.wherever they are, but a clear sky with minimal light pollution offers the best chance of catching a glimpse.
The maximum number of “shooting stars” observers are likely to see at the peak of the shower is 100 per hour.When is the best time to see the Perseids Meteor Shower in the UK?The best time to view the shower is reportedly between midnight and 5.30am.on Mount Nemrut in south-eastern Turkey to watch the annual meteor show that stretches along the orbit of the comet Swift–Tuttle.
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