Perseid Meteor Shower to Light up Night Sky After Solar Eclipse
Clear skies forecast for much of the UK could help viewers see the shower at its peak overnight 12 to 13 August, the Met Office said.
- Stargazers will see the Perseid meteor shower following a solar eclipse tonight, with the Royal Astronomical Society reporting clear skies forecast for viewing.
- Every summer, Earth slams into a trail of debris from the Swift-Tuttle comet, causing the Perseids to originate from the constellation Perseus.
- Unlike many celestial events, no special equipment is needed to watch the shower, though stargazers should stay away from artificial light for an unobstructed view.
- Between midnight and 5:30 am is the ideal viewing time for the Perseids, with the Met Office forecasting clear skies; some viewers may see meteors at sunset.
- For those viewing the solar eclipse, an Expert warns that sunglasses are insufficient for safe observation; eclipse glasses are important for protection.
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Perseid meteor shower to light up night sky after solar eclipse
Between midnight and 5.30am on Thursday morning will be the ideal viewing time for Perseids, according to experts.
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