One of the most beautiful celestial events of the year takes place this week, with skywatchers across the US and Canada among those best able to enjoy the Perseid meteor shower.
The Perseids can be viewed across the UK but, like with all meteor showers, are best viewed with the naked eye in areas with clear skies and low light pollution with a wide view of the sky.
Perseids meteor shower 2023: everything you need to know about the best and most popular meteor shower of the year, which peaks in the early hours of August 13, 2023.
The passing of July to August signals the arrival of one of the most prominent and reliable meteor showers, the Perseids. It has wowed observers for centuries and inspired many