The Perseid meteor shower | Max-Planck-Gesellschaft https://www.mpg.de/22464495/perseids-showers-shooting-stars?c=12034746
Under clear skies and from a dark vantage point, stargazers can anticipate a celestial spectacle on the nights of August 12-13, as the Perseid meteor shower makes its annual appearance. At its peak, under optimal conditions, you might see a meteor every two to three minutes. The Perseids, originating from the comet 109P/Swift-Tuttle, have been captivating observers for nearly two millennia, with the earliest recorded sightings dating back to ancient China.
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