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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'.
August 11, 2026Most of sun to be eclipsed across island of Ireland
Skywatchers are set to witness two major celestial events next week, with a deep partial solar eclipse followed by the peak of the Perseid meteor shower.
August 9, 2026When can you see the Perseid meteor shower?
The Perseid meteor shower is set to light up the night sky, putting on a spectacular treat for skygazers.
July 23, 2026Perseid meteors to light up night sky in one of the year's most active showers
The Perseid meteor shower will light up the night sky over the next five weeks.
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Perseid meteor shower reaches peak: When and where to catch a glimpse
This year's Perseid peak coincides with a new moon, so there will be no bright moonlight to obscure meteors The best annual meteor shower has once again returned to our skies, and the Perseids dazzli
Most of sun to be eclipsed across island of Ireland
A partial solar eclipse pictured in the sky above Lisburn in 2022 Skywatchers are set to witness two major celestial events next week, with a deep partial solar eclipse followed by the peak of the Pe
Perseid meteors to light up night sky in one of the year's most active showers
The Perseid meteor shower over China, August 2018 The Perseid meteor shower is set to light up the night sky over the next month, putting on a spectacular treat for skygazers. Known as one of the br