Up to 150 shooting stars will be visible per hour during the peak of the Perseid meteor shower this weekend. The shower results from debris from the Comet Swift-Tuttle entering the Earth's atmosphere, peaking on the night of August 12. Ideal viewing conditions include clear weather and minimal light pollution. Observers should allow their eyes to adjust to darkness for effective viewing. The upcoming weather forecast predicts a mix of sun and clouds during the shower's peak.
The Perseid meteor shower is a result of debris flying off the Comet Swift-Tuttle and burning up as it hits the Earth's atmosphere, and is named after the Perseus constellation where they appear to originate from.
The best time to see the shower - when the Perseids will be brightest and most frequent - will be the night of Tues 12th August.
You should also give your eyes 20 minutes to adjust to the darkness - so that means no looking at screens.
The long-range forecast is showing a mixture of sun and cloud for that week - fingers crossed it remains dry and clear!
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