SPACE SHOW ‘Blazing ’ Meteor Shower to Fill Skies with 3100 Shooting Stars Per Hour Tomorrow
06 July 2024
1. The excitement is building for tomorrow's highly-anticipated space show, where a blazing meteor shower will light up the night sky with an incredible 3100 shooting stars per hour.
2. Astronomers and stargazers alike are eagerly anticipating the rare event, which occurs every 133 years.
3. With up to 100 meteors per minute, the shower promises to be a spectacular sight.
4. The peak viewing time will be around midnight, with the best visibility in dark, clear skies away from light pollution.
5. The Blazing Meteor Shower is caused by the Earth passing through the debris left behind by the comet Swift-Tuttle.
6. Although the term shooting stars is used, these meteors are actually small bits of dust and rock burning up in the Earth's atmosphere.
7. Some lucky viewers may even catch a glimpse of fireballs, which are brighter and longer-lasting meteors.
8. It is recommended to find a comfortable spot, lay back, and allow your eyes to adjust to the dark for optimal viewing.