Perseid Meteor Shower
Posted on August 12th, 2008 by admin in Meteor Shower
Wake up early and see the annual meteor at it’s peak. The Perseid meteor shower will best be seen early this (August 12) morning right before sunrise.
According to NASA, 1-2 meteors per minute will be visible in the early morning hours.
What causes a meteor shower?
Meteor showers occur when the Earth’s orbit crosses through the debris cloud of a comet. The Perseid meteor shower is thanks to the comet Swift-Tuttle.
Don’t miss out! Grab a blanket and a cup of coffee and see your own personal light show.
The Perseid Meteor shower can be seen until early morning on August 13th.
