Spectators can expect to see between 10-15 Perseids per hour or maybe slightly more at the peak
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How often does space rock hit the Earth’s atmosphere?
Space rock could be making its way through the Earth’s atmosphere more than we realise
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NIGHT SKY: Where and when to catch the Quadrantid meteor shower
Get ready for the first meteor shower of 2018!
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How to image the Perseids with your phone
The most reliable meteor shower of the year peaks on the night of 12-13 August. Astronomer Ninian Boyle shows you how to shoot it
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Watch the Delta Aquariid meteor shower at its peak!
Courtesy of Slooh, you can observe the event from the comfort of your own home
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Watch the Lyrid meteor shower live!
The Lyrids reach their peak tonight, observe them from the comfort of your own armchair – whether you’re clouded out or not!
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NIGHT SKY: Watch the Perseid meteor shower at its best tonight!
The meteor shower reaches its peak tonight and is set to dazzle
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BBC Stargazing LIVE Part 2: Astronomical sights of 2014
We’ve looked ahead to give you our pick of the top stargazing sights gracing our skies over the next few months.