Each year, the Perseid meteor shower graces the skies with its cosmic spectacle, captivating sky enthusiasts who eagerly anticipate glimpses of shooting stars.
In this captivating event, Earth passes through the remains of comet 109P/Swift-Tuttle, treating observers to a stunning exhibition of up to 100 meteors every hour.
As these remnants enter Earth’s atmosphere, they ignite into a luminous dance, creating the dazzling flashes commonly referred to as shooting stars, a mesmerizing display visible even to the unaided eye.
This awe-inspiring natural performance occurs annually during the months of July and August, culminating in its peak between Saturday night and the early hours of Sunday. Regrettably, heavy cloud cover obscured much of the UK, resulting in disappointment for numerous stargazers. Nonetheless, a fortunate minority were able to witness this celestial marvel in locations such as Yorkshire, north-east England, and specific areas of southern Scotland.
