Perseid meteor shower reaches peak: When and where to catch a glimpse
On Wednesday night the Perseids will peak offering the best chance of seeing a 'shooting star'.
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"the perfect cosmic coincidence of events"
— Dr Becky Smethurst , Academic
"one of the best nights for astronomy all year"
— Dr Becky Smethurst , Academic
"you would have to get very, very lucky to see a shooting star during the total eclipse"
— Dr Becky Smethurst , Academic
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On Wednesday night the Perseids will peak offering the best chance of seeing a 'shooting star'.
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