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Perseid meteor shower reaches peak: When and where to catch a glimpse
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The Perseid meteor shower is set to peak on Wednesday night, coinciding with a new moon for optimal viewing conditions. Astronomers also note a rare, unrelated partial solar eclipse occurring in the UK shortly before the meteor display.
Share Save Add as preferred on Google Maddie Molloy , Climate & Science reporter and Matt Taylor , Lead Weather Presenter Getty Images 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 dazzling display is set to peak on Wednesday night.
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