Perseid meteors to light up night sky in one of the year's most active showers

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The Perseid meteor shower is one of the brightest and fastest meteor showers of the year. It occurs when Earth passes through the debris of Comet 109P/Swift-Tuttle. The shower will peak overnight on the 12-13 August, coinciding with the new Moon for ideal viewing conditions. During its peak, up to 150 meteors per hour can be visible.