Sky gazers across the UK can witness up to 100 meteors per hour during this year's Perseid meteor shower, with prime viewing opportunities beginning as early as 18 July, despite challenging moonlight conditions at the traditional August peak.
The celestial spectacle promises bright streaks and dramatic fireballs—exceptionally luminous meteors that outshine typical shooting stars—as Earth passes through debris from Comet Swift-Tuttle. These cosmic grains ignite at approximately 80 kilometres altitude, creating spectacular flashes visible throughout the night sky.
