‘Like a ball of fire’: Perseids meteor shower to peak this weekend

While meteors are active from July, Perseids will be most visible in northern hemisphere this Saturday and SundayStargazers will be in for a treat this weekend as the best meteor shower of the year is expected to peak.The Perseids are named after the Greek hero Perseus because the meteor shower appears to come from the eponymous constellation.Continue reading...

Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - August 12, 2023 Category: Science Authors: Nicola Davis Science correspondent Tags: Astronomy Space Science UK news World news Source Type: news