The Perseid meteor shower peaked on August 11, offering up to 100 shooting stars per hour in dark skies across the UK.

The Perseid meteor shower peaked on August 11, offering skygazers in the UK a chance to see up to 100 shooting stars per hour in dark, flat areas. Caused by Earth passing through debris from the Swift-Tuttle comet, the meteors appear as small specks burn up in the atmosphere. The shower began weeks ago and will continue until August 24, with the best viewing conditions in areas away from city lights.