Eyes to the skies for significant celestial event
Find out how and when to best view the Perseids meteor shower from your location in South Africa
Avid stargazers, as well as those who enjoy a good celestial show, can expect one of the most anticipated meteor showers to peak this week.
The Perseids meteor shower – known for being one of the most reliable, visually stunning celestial events of the year – will peak in South African skies this Tuesday, 12 and Wednesday, 13 August.
This particular meteor shower occurs every year between 17 July and 24 August, usually peaking between 9 and 13 August.
About the Perseids shower
The Perseids are named after the constellation Perseus, and are made up of tiny space debris from the comet Swift-Tuttle.
The direction, or radiant, from which the shower comes lies in the same direction as Perseus.
According to timeanddate.com, the Perseids are widely sought after by astronomers and stargazers because, most years at its peak, some 60 – 100 meteors can be seen in an hour from a dark place.
Click here to find out how to view the Perseids meteor shower, and what time it can best be viewed.
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