{"id":586952,"date":"2023-08-14T10:20:28","date_gmt":"2023-08-14T07:20:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/perseid-meteor-shower-lights-up-skies\/"},"modified":"2023-08-14T10:20:28","modified_gmt":"2023-08-14T07:20:28","slug":"perseid-meteor-shower-lights-up-skies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/perseid-meteor-shower-lights-up-skies\/","title":{"rendered":"#Perseid meteor shower lights up skies"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The annual Perseid meteor shower has lit up skies across the world to the delight of those hoping to catch a glimpse of a shooting star. <\/strong><\/p>\n

The phenomenon brings up to 100 meteors an hour, as the Earth slams into the debris left behind from comet 109P\/Swift-Tuttle.<\/p>\n

As the debris hits the Earth’s atmosphere it burns up, resulting in the bright flashes known as shooting stars, which can be seen with the naked eye.<\/p>\n

The natural display happ<\/a>ens at a similar time in July and August each year, and this year peaked between Saturday night and the early hours of Sunday.<\/p>\n

Heavy cloud over much of the UK meant many stargazers were disappointed, although some sightings were possible over Yorkshire, north-east England and parts of southern Scotland.<\/p>\n

Looking ahead to the chances of spotting a shooting star over the coming days, BBC weather forecaster Billy Payne said many should be able to get a glimpse despite less than perfect conditions.<\/p>\n

“Tonight, we’ll see cloud and rain spreading across much of England and Wales, so viewing opportunities will be limited,” he said.<\/p>\n

“East Anglia and the south-east and the far north of England may see some breaks for a time before cloud increases later.<\/p>\n

“Scotland and Northern Ireland will have a few clear spells overnight but even here there will be some areas of cloud around.<\/p>\n

“Tomorrow night should offer better conditions as cloud and rain gives way to clearer skies for many.<\/p>\n

“Rain may drag its heels across northern England though, while the far north and west are likely to see areas of cloud come and go, particularly towards coasts and hills.”<\/p>\n

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A meteor was spotted in front of the Sphinx Door at the ancient city of Hattusa, in Turkey<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Two meteors streaked across the night sky above Leeberg hill in Grossmugl, Austria<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The meteors – which can be as small as a grain of sand or as big as a pea – hit the Earth’s atmosphere at speeds of 134,000 mph (215,000 km\/h)<\/a>. The blazing debris does not pose any danger to us on Earth.<\/p>\n

It is considered one of the best astronomical events because it produces bright meteors and is one of the most active.<\/p>\n

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This beautiful shot catches a shooting star and the lighthouse of the island of Lastovo in Croatia<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Sky watchers on the same island in Croatia brought out a telescope hoping to catch sight of a meteor<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

This year, Nasa’s All Sky Fireball Network, which observes meteors using a network of cameras, detected the first Perseid meteor on 26 July<\/a>. <\/p>\n

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A meteor streaks in the night sky during annual Perseid meteor shower at Shebenik National Park, in Fushe Stude, Albania.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

It is called a “Perseid” meteor shower because the meteors appear to originate from the constellation of Perseus – named after a figure from Greek mythology.<\/p>\n

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The Milky Way can be seen behind a Perseid meteor in this photo taken in Cantabria in Spain<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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A meteor can be seen during the annual Perseid meteor shower in Ronda, Spain<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Callum White said he spent Saturday night in the Wye Valley for the Perseid meteor shower. <\/p>\n

“I spent three hours looking out over the River Wye and although the cloud rolled in and out throughout, I saw quite a few meteors and the camera captured even more – they have all been combined to produce this photo.”<\/p>\n

All pictures subject to copyright.<\/p>\n

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If you saw the Perseid meteor shower and took images of the event, you can send them to: <\/strong>haveyoursay@bbc.co.uk<\/a>. <\/strong><\/p>\n

You can also get in touch in the following ways:<\/em><\/p>\n