Astronomy Ireland is alerting everyone in Ireland to the peak activity of the best meteor shower of the summer, 'The Perseids ...

One of the best annual meteor showers, the Perseid meteor shower, is peaking now. The view this year may be slightly marred ...

The Perseids are known for being especially swift and bright, and in a good year viewers can expect to spot between 50 and ...

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It’s time once again for the Perseid meteor shower! Meteors from this annual celestial display are remnants from the ancient comet Swift-Tuttle, which ...

Jupiter and Venus are two of the brightest objects in the night sky. When you know where to look, it is very easy to spot ...

It’s time once again this year for the Perseid meteor shower, and most years, it’s a marquee stargazing event, but not this ...