Perseid Meteor Shower: 2020 dates and how to watch the phenomenon
The Perseid meteor shower is set to peak this week as the Earth passes through a cloud of cometary dust. The event marks one of the highpoints in the celestial calendar, occurring each year as the Earth ploughs through debris left behind from Comet Swift-Tuttle. Those hoping to spot the phenomenon should try looking to the night sky between August 11-13, after which the Continue reading on Evening Standard
The event marks one of the highpoints in the celestial calendar, occurring each year as the Earth ploughs through debris left behind from Comet Swift-Tuttle.
Those hoping to spot the phenomenon should try looking to the night sky between August 11-13, after which the dazzling display will begin tailing off before finally coming to an end later this month.
The annual Perseid meteor shower celestial event occurs as the Earth ploughs through debris left behind by Comet Swift-Tuttle.
