Published on 11:26 AM, August 13, 2023
In pictures: Perseid meteor shower lights up the sky
Reuters
The annual Perseid meteor shower has once again illuminated the night sky, delighting stargazers around the world. The shower, which is caused by Earth passing through the debris left behind by comet 109P/Swift-Tuttle, produces up to 100 meteors per hour at its peak.
This year, the peak occurred between Saturday night and Sunday morning, and skywatchers were treated to a stunning display of shooting stars.
The Perseids are one of the most popular meteor showers of the year, and for good reason. They are bright, plentiful, and easy to see from most parts of the world. If you missed the peak this year, don't worry - the Perseids will be visible again in July and August of 2024.
Meteors streak in the night sky during the annual Perseid meteor shower in Ronda, Spain August 13, 2023. REUTERS/Jon Nazca
A man uses laser light towards the sky during annual Perseid meteor shower at Shebenik National Park, in Fushe Stude, Albania, August 13, 2023. REUTERS/Florion Goga
A view of meteor streaks in the night sky during annual Perseid meteor shower at Shebenik National Park, in Fushe Stude, Albania, August 13, 2023. REUTERS/Florion Goga
People watch meteor streaks in the night sky during annual Perseid meteor shower at Shebenik National Park, in Fushe Stude, Albania, August 13, 2023. REUTERS/Florion Goga
A meteor streaks in the night sky during the annual Perseid meteor shower on the island of Lastovo, Croatia August 12, 2023. REUTERS/Antonio Bronic
People watch as meteor streaks in the night sky during the annual Perseid meteor shower on the island of Lastovo, Croatia August 12, 2023. REUTERS/Antonio Bronic
A woman looks through a telescope during the annual Perseid meteor shower on the island of Lastovo, Croatia August 12, 2023. REUTERS/Antonio Bronic
A meteor streaks during the Perseid meteor shower in the night sky over the village of Kuklici, known for its hundreds of naturally formed stones which resemble human beings, near Kratovo, North Macedonia August 13, 2023.REUTERS/Ognen Teofilovski
A meteor streaks in the night sky during the annual Perseid meteor shower in Ronda, Spain August 12, 2023. REUTERS/Jon Nazca
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