56 h. ago Timelapse shows annual Perseid meteor shower’s dazzling display of ‘shooting stars’

A stunning timelapse shows the Perseid meteor shower's dazzling display of “shooting stars” in Turkey’s Samsun.

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60 h. ago Shooting stars visible across the UK in annual Perseid meteor shower

Every summer the Earth slams into a trail of debris from the Swift-Tuttle comet that also orbits the Sun

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2 d. ago Incredible photos of Perseid meteor shower captured in Wales

Spectacular images of the Perseid meteor shower over Wales have been caught

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3 d. 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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3 d. ago Perseid meteor shower: How to see hundreds of shooting stars tonight

Weather conditions in the UK make it an ideal opportunity to see the peak of the Perseids

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3 d. ago Perseid Meteor Shower peaks TONIGHT with up to 150 fireballs shooting overhead every hour

This evening, the Perseid Meteor Shower will reach its stunning peak - and keen stargazers won't want to miss it.

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3 d. 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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3 d. ago Annual Perseid meteor shower to reach dazzling peak on Tuesday night

Every summer the Earth slams into a trail of debris from the Swift-Tuttle comet that also orbits the Sun.

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4 d. ago Most popular meteor shower of the YEAR peaks tomorrow with up to 150 fireballs shooting overhead every hour

On Tuesday evening, the Perseid Meteor Shower will reach its dazzling peak - and you won't want to miss it.

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4 d. ago Exact time to spot the Perseid meteor shower from the UK tomorrow

The Perseids meteor shower, which is active from July 17 until August 24, is expected to peak on Tuesday

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4 d. ago Perseid meteor shower: How and when to see 'shooting stars' before planet parade

The annual Perseid meteor shower will reach its peak on Tuesday night into Wednesday

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4 d. 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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4 d. ago Best place to see the magnificent Perseid meteor shower in Wales

The Perseids is one of the longest and brightest meteor showers of the year, and the best place to see it is somewhere in Wales.

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4 d. ago Popular tourist destination in UK is best place to see Perseid meteor shower

The Perseid meteor shower is one of the most famous celestial events of the year and Earth is currently passing through the debris left behind by Comet 109P/Swift Tuttle.

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4 d. ago How to see 'dramatic' Perseid meteor shower as stunning display set to hit peak

The annual shower is active for over a month this year - but it reaches its maximum this week.

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4 d. ago Scottish islands named best place to see '100 fireballs' Perseid meteor shower

Those who want to catch the 'dramatic' spectacle may want to head to this Scottish location

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4 d. ago Perseid meteor shower: How to see the best ‘shooting stars’ of the year this week

The Perseids shooting stars will seem like ‘natural fireworks fill the sky’, says European Space Agency

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6 d. ago Where Northern Lights could dazzle in UK tonight as Met Office forecasts 'enhanced auroral activity'

Lucky sky watchers could see the Northern Lights, the Sturgeon Moon and a dazzling meteor shower tonight

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7 d. ago Summer's best meteor shower peaks soon. But the moon will interfere with viewing the Perseids

The Perseid meteor shower is peaking soon

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8 d. ago What to know about Perseid meteor shower peak as 'shooting stars' dazzle UK skies next week

Next week brings the best night for shooting stars of the year

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