The Perseid meteor shower – an annual cosmic appointment

A lonely Perseid meteor traverses the sky. Photo: Josef Borg

The Perseid meteor shower is a breathtaking celestial event that captivates sky-watchers every year. Occurring between mid-July and late August, this annual spectacle peaks between August 11 and 13, offering the chance to see up to 60 meteors per hour, or even more.Named after the constellation Perseus, from which the meteors appear to originate (also...