35 h. ago Perseid meteor shower: Your best chance to see night sky spectacle in 2025

People wanting to see them at peak brightness may have a late night or early morning in store ☄

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39 h. ago Exact time Scots can catch Perseid meteor shower light up sky tonight

The shower is expected to be one of the most beautiful night-sky events of the year.

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61 h. ago Perseid meteor shower: Where and when to see 100 fireballs shoot across sky

The Perseids meteor shower could bring up to 100 meteors per hour as it reaches its climax tomorrow across the UK - but where should stargazers head to get the best view?

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3 d. ago Sturgeon Moon: Pictures show rare full moon light up skies this weekend

Each month's full Moon is given a nickname, and the Sturgeon Moon is the traditional name given to August's full Moon - if you missed it last night there is a chance to see it again tonight

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4 d. ago How to see a rare sturgeon moon and meteor shower together in the sky tonight

Stargazers are in for a real treat this weekend, with August's full moon coinciding with the Perseids meteor shower - described as the 'best meteor shower' of the year by astronomers

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4 d. ago Full Moon tonight: Rare chance to see Sturgeon Moon and meteor shower together

August's full Moon will rise just days before the peak of the Perseids meteor shower

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6 d. ago A meteor shower is coming to Wales, and this is the best place to see it

Welsh stargazers are in for a celestial spectacle as the annual Perseid meteor shower will light up the night sky next week

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