The stunning fireball Perseid meteor shower twinning with the solar eclipse
The Perseid meteor shower is set to peak, offering a spectacular celestial display that coincides with a total solar eclipse in parts of Europe. NASA and the American Meteor Society expect high rates of meteor activity, visible under ideal conditions.
Why it matters
This event provides a rare opportunity for public observation of two major astronomical phenomena in close succession.
As many as 50 to 100 meteors per hour may be visible under ideal conditions
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