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Perseid meteor shower tonight: What time and how to see the huge bright FIREBALLS over UK again – The Sun
THE Perseid meteor shower is set to peak this evening, meaning you could see dozens of bright fireballs every hour.
The celestial event happens every August when Earth crosses paths with debris left behind from Comet Swift-Tuttle.
You may be able to see 100 meteors an hourCredit: EPA
In 2020, the peak is happening around August 11, 12 and 13.
The meteors appear to radiate from the tip of the Perseus constellation, hence their name.
To see them at their brightest though, look in the late eve…
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