The Perseid meteor shower will light up the British night sky this weekend.
The annual shower is considered one of the most important events of the Astronomical Year for stargazers.
It peaks early Saturday, with up to 150 shooting stars expected to streak across the sky in an hour.
This view is caused by Earth colliding with debris left behind by Comet 109P/Swift-Tuttle each July and August.
The meteor appears to originate in the constellation Perseus.
The shower is considered one of the best showers of the year as it produces bright meteors and is one of the most active.
Fireballs, very bright meteors, and long chains of meteors are also more likely to be seen.
Observers can look for showers anywhere, but clear skies with minimal light pollution are the best chances to catch their attention.
This year the peak is during the full moon, so the lighting conditions are not good.
The full moon in August is also known as the month of the sturgeon and is named after a North American fishing tribe.
It is also called the Green Cone Moon, Grain Moon, and Red Moon due to its often reddish hue in the summer haze.
Source: Metro
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