Stargazers Assemble: Perseid Meteor Shower Set for Best View

Stargazers assemble: Perseid meteor shower set for best view

Stargazers should get their telescopes ready as the Perseid meteor shower is on course to reach its peak tonight and tomorrow. The celestial fireworks will be on full display over Ireland and August 12 is the best time to see them. The event is associated with the dusty debris left by Comet Swift-Tuttle, which orbits the sun once every 133 years. The meteor shower will be on full display on August 12. Pic: Samuel de Roman/Anadolu via Getty Imag…

Catch a Falling Star: The Perseid Meteor Shower Peaks Tonight

One of the most spectacular celestial events of the year is lighting up our skies — and Space Park Leicester is helping track it Blog author: Josh Barker This week sees one of the highlights of the astronomy calendar. The peak of the Perseid meteor shower is today meaning one of the best opportunities in the year to spot a shooting star. The fleeting astronomical events are always memorable to those that see them. A bright flash of light as a sp…

Wexford Stargazers in for a Celestial Show as Perseid Meteor Shower Peaks Tonight

One of the year’s most dazzling astronomical events reaches its peak tonight — and Wexford sky-watchers could be in for a spectacular treat. The Perseid meteor shower, known for its bright, fast-moving “shooting stars,” will light up the night sky across Ireland. Occurring every summer, the Perseids are a favourite among stargazers due to their […] The post Wexford Stargazers in for a Celestial Show as Perseid Meteor Shower Peaks Tonight appeare…