Perseid meteor shower: how best to observe the skies in the UK
by Emily Mobley from on (#H25G)
Dark skies caused by the new moon could make this year's showing more spectacular than usual, although heavy cloud cover may obscure the skies.
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The annual Perseid meteor shower could be more spectacular than usual, as a new moon results in darker skies and perfect viewing opportunities.
The peak of the meteor shower will be after midnight BST on Wednesday, with 4am Thursday being the best time to see the shooting stars, when spectators could see up to 80 streaking meteors per hour.
