This year, the cosmos is set to treat us to the densest meteor shower of the decade, with an astonishing 150 shooting stars per hour lighting up the night sky.
Prepare to be mesmerized as the heavens put on a show that promises to be both awe-inspiring and unforgettable.
Meteor showers occur when Earth passes through the trail of debris left by a comet.
This particular meteor shower, originating from the comet Swift-Tuttle, is known as the Perseids
Named after the constellation Perseus, from which they appear to radiate, the Perseids have been a source of wonder for millennia.
This year, the Perseids are set to peak on the night of August 12th and into the early hours of August 13th.
During this peak, observers in ideal conditions—clear skies, away from city lights—can expect to see up to 150 meteors per hour.