A stunning meteor shower is set to light up the night skies in what is considered one of the highlights of the year for stargazers.
The Perseid meteor shower is expected to peak in the early hours of Saturday, with up to 150 shooting stars streaking through the sky per hour. The display is caused by Earth slamming into the debris left behind by comet 109P/Swift-Tuttle in July and August each year.
The meteors seem to originate from the Perseus constellation. The shower is considered one of the best of the year because it produces bright meteors and is one of the most active.
