Quadrantids Meteor Shower peaks TONIGHT with up to 80 shooting stars every hour - here's how to see the first celestial display of 2025
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Quadrantids Meteor Shower peaks TONIGHT with up to 80 shooting stars every hour - here's how to see the first celestial display of 2025

Daily Mail  

The New Year's fireworks might be over, but another dazzling display is set to light up the sky this evening. Tonight, the Quadrantids Meteor Shower will reach its dazzling peak - and you won't want to miss it. The Quadrantids Meteor Shower, pictured here over Half Moon Bay in California in 2024, will reach its dazzling peak this evening, with up to 80 meteors per hour lighting up the sky How to see the Quadrantids Meteor Shower The Quadrantids Meteor Shower will reach its peak from 15:00 to 16:00 GMT today. The Quadrantids Meteor Shower, pictured over China in 2019, will reach its peak between 15:00 and 16:00 GMT but will remain at a high level of activity through this evening into the early hours of tomorrow How to see the Quadrantids The best time to see the meteor shower will be from this evening into the early hours of tomorrow morning. The meteors radiant, the point from which they appear to emerge, will be just below the Big Dipper within the Boötes, or Herdsman, constellation The next meteor showers to look out for Meteor shower calendar 2025 Shower name Date range Peak Quadrantids 26 Dec-12 Jan 4 January Lyrids 16-25 April 22 April Eta Aquariids 19 Apr-28 May 5 May Alpha Capricornids 12 July-23 Aug 30 July Perseids 17 July-24 Aug 12 August Draconids 6-10 October 8 October Although the Quadrantids will be at their peak, there can still be a bit of a wait between meteors so patience will be key.

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First meteor shower of 2025 to light up the night sky
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First meteor shower of 2025 to light up the night sky

The Independent  

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Celestial events in 2025: Quadrantid meteor shower, planetary parade, and more - Know when and where to watch
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Celestial events in 2025: Quadrantid meteor shower, planetary parade, and more - Know when and where to watch

Live Mint  

The year 2025 promises to be an exciting one for stargazers, with a variety of celestial events scheduled to occur. Starting from Quadrantid meteor shower to lunar eclipses, supermoons, here are the celestial events to watch out for in 2025. Quadrantid meteor shower The first celestial event of 2025 is today, January 3. Quadrantid meteor shower peaks on January 3 …

Quadrantids 2025: When and where to see 2025’s first meteor shower in UK
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Quadrantids 2025: When and where to see 2025’s first meteor shower in UK

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The first meteor shower of the year is expected to deliver up to …

Meteor showers, eclipses and supermoons. What you can expect for 2025 in astronomy
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Meteor showers, eclipses and supermoons. What you can expect for 2025 in astronomy

ABC  

From geomagnetic storms to total solar eclipses, keen astronomers and stargazers have enjoyed a big 2024 in the sky. "The exact time Earth will be closest to the sun will be 11.28pm AEST on the 4th," Professor Horner said. It's one of the best meteor showers seen from the Southern Hemisphere, Professor Horner said. "Best time to look fragments of …

Quadrantid Meteor Shower: First 'shooting stars' of 2025 – when and where to watch
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Quadrantid Meteor Shower: First 'shooting stars' of 2025 – when and where to watch

India Today  

Are you looking to kick off the New Year with a spectacular celestial show? You may be in for some luck since the Quadrantid meteor shower will be the first major space event of 2025 - and it's right around the corner. The meteor shower, known for its bright fireballs and shooting stars, will peak during the early hours of …

How to Watch the Spectacular Quadrantids Meteor Shower Tonight
55 years, 2 months ago

How to Watch the Spectacular Quadrantids Meteor Shower Tonight

Wired  

If you want to get into stargazing in 2025, there’s no better place to start than viewing a meteor shower. How to Watch a Meteor Shower You don’t need any special equipment to see a meteor shower—in fact, using devices like binoculars or telescopes actually prevents you from seeing meteors, because they travel too fast to be seen through the …

Quadrantids 2025: First meteor shower of the year to deliver hundreds of shooting stars
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Quadrantids 2025: First meteor shower of the year to deliver hundreds of shooting stars

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The first meteor shower of the year is expected to deliver up to …

First meteor shower of 2025: Quadrantids to dazzle the sky this friday
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First meteor shower of 2025: Quadrantids to dazzle the sky this friday

India Today  

For skywatchers, this Friday will be the year's first chance to see fireballs in the sky. When the Quadrantid meteor shower peaks on Friday, it will be the year's first chance to see fireballs in the sky. The source of the Quadrantids is debris from the asteroid 2003 EH1. How to view a meteor shower The Quadrantids are best viewed …

The Quadrantids meteor shower is here! Here’s the peak viewing time for SoCal
2 months, 2 weeks ago

The Quadrantids meteor shower is here! Here’s the peak viewing time for SoCal

LA Times  

The Quadrantids meteor shower is seen near Half Moon Bay in January 2024. Shooting stars darting across the darkened Southern California skies from an annual meteor shower will appear strongest over the next two days. The annual Quadrantids meteor shower will hit peak visibility, particularly in the Northern Hemisphere with around 25 meteors per hour, according to Ed Krupp, director …

First meteor shower of 2025 is coming. How to catch the Quadrantids
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

First meteor shower of 2025 is coming. How to catch the Quadrantids

India Today  

As the new year unfolds, stargazers are in for a treat with the Quadrantid meteor shower, which peaks on January 3-4, 2025. This celestial event marks the first significant meteor shower of the year, offering a dazzling display of fireballs streaking across the night sky. The Quadrantids are unique among meteor showers as they originate from the asteroid 2003 EH1, …

How to see meteor showers, eclipses and full moons in 2025
2 months, 2 weeks ago

How to see meteor showers, eclipses and full moons in 2025

CNN  

Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Tayfun Coskun/Anadolu/Getty Images January 13: Wolf moon February 12: Snow moon March 14: Worm moon April 12: Pink moon May 12: Flower moon June 11: Strawberry moon July 10: Buck moon August 9: Sturgeon moon September 7: Corn moon October 6: Harvest moon November 5: Beaver moon December 4: Cold moon Solar …

How to catch the Quadrantids, the first meteor shower of 2025
2 months, 2 weeks ago

How to catch the Quadrantids, the first meteor shower of 2025

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — When the Quadrantid meteor shower peaks on Friday, it will be the year’s first chance to see fireballs in the sky. Here’s what to know about the Quadrantids and other meteor showers. Sometimes the surrounding air glows briefly, leaving behind a fiery tail — the end of a “shooting star.” You don’t need special equipment to see the …

Quadrantids meteor shower to welcome 2025: Where and when to watch cosmic wonders in India
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Quadrantids meteor shower to welcome 2025: Where and when to watch cosmic wonders in India

Live Mint  

New Year 2025 will open with a stunning celestial event, welcoming new beginnings with meteor shower Quadrantids. Quadrantids, famous for its brief period but intense peak, are one of the best meteor showers held annually. Second meteor shower of the year will be the Lyrid which will be active between April 16 and 25 but will peak on April 23 …

Ursid meteor shower: How to watch
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Ursid meteor shower: How to watch

CNN  

Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. CNN — Look up to see the Ursid meteor shower, the final celestial display of the year, on Sunday morning. The meteor shower is also the least observed due to the busy holiday season and typically cold, cloudy nights in the Northern Hemisphere during this time of year, according to the American …

Ursid meteor shower 2024: The final meteor shower of the year
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3 months ago

Ursid meteor shower 2024: The final meteor shower of the year

India Today  

Prepare to witness the much awaited rare celestial event - the final meteor shower of the year, the Ursid fireball show which will streak the sky with delectable streaks of hot orange. During the peak, night watchers can expect around 5 to 10 meteors per hour under ideal conditions, providing a reliable and exciting viewing experience. Although people have observed …

Ursid Meteor Shower 2024: When, where and how to watch last celestial spectacle of the year
3 months ago

Ursid Meteor Shower 2024: When, where and how to watch last celestial spectacle of the year

Live Mint  

Ursid Meteor Shower 2024: As we approach the last celestial spectacle of the year – the Ursid meteor shower, it's time to know all about the celestial spectacle. When and where to watch Ursid Meteor Shower? Ursid Meteor Shower 2024 For best views of the astronomical phenomenon, sky gazers can consider the time before dawn when the meteors in the …

Geminid meteor shower: How and where to catch a glimpse of ‘intense’ meteor storm over UK
3 months ago

Geminid meteor shower: How and where to catch a glimpse of ‘intense’ meteor storm over UK

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Hundreds of shooting stars are once again lighting up the …

Missed Geminid meteor shower? Here’s how you can catch glimpse of ‘Ursids’ on December 21
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3 months ago

Missed Geminid meteor shower? Here’s how you can catch glimpse of ‘Ursids’ on December 21

Live Mint  

If you could not catch a glimpse of the Geminids, one of the major meteor showers whose peak viewing was on December 13, will be visible till December 21. Under ideal conditions, the Geminid meteor shower is known for being one of the brightest and most spectacular displays of the year, with many meteors visible each hour. However, this year’s …

Geminid meteor shower captured lighting up night skies across England
3 months ago

Geminid meteor shower captured lighting up night skies across England

The Independent  

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Photographers have managed to capture stunning displays of the Geminid meteor …

Geminid meteor shower to light up night sky this weekend
3 months, 1 week ago

Geminid meteor shower to light up night sky this weekend

The Independent  

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy One of the last of the year’s major meteor showers is …

Geminids meteor shower peaks on December 13-14: Here’s how to catch the best view
3 months, 1 week ago

Geminids meteor shower peaks on December 13-14: Here’s how to catch the best view

Live Mint  

The Geminids Meteor Shower is currently active and will remain visible until December 21, 2024. Next up The Ursids Meteor Shower The Ursids are set to peak on the night of December 21-22, 2024, with the moon at 59% full. The Quadrantids: The new year's meteor showers After the Geminids and Ursids, the Quadrantids Meteor Shower will dominate the skies …

Geminids Meteor shower 2024: Year's brightest display peaks tonight
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3 months, 1 week ago

Geminids Meteor shower 2024: Year's brightest display peaks tonight

India Today  

The sky is all set to light up with its annual meteorite shower gala. Called Geminids and considered one of the best annual meteor showers, are all set to peak from Friday night into early Saturday. According to the American Meteor Society, an almost full moon this year means up to 15 meteors per hour are expected at peak time. …

Geminid meteor shower peak offers rare chance to see green shooting stars
3 months, 1 week ago

Geminid meteor shower peak offers rare chance to see green shooting stars

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The biggest meteor shower of the year will peak on Friday 13 December, …

Geminid meteor shower: How and when to see the December peak
3 months, 1 week ago

Geminid meteor shower: How and when to see the December peak

CNN  

Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Sky-gazers may get the chance to glimpse some of the dozens of meteors that will streak across the sky as the annual Geminid meteor shower reaches its peak. But Lunsford also suggested to look for a glimpse of the meteors in the early morning hours of Friday and Saturday to avoid the …

What time can I see the Geminid meteor shower in Australia?
3 months, 1 week ago

What time can I see the Geminid meteor shower in Australia?

ABC  

Australia's top meteor shower, the Geminids, will grace our skies again this weekend. "This is a meteor shower that in a normal year will give you the most meteors per hour. "The higher in the sky the radiant gets, the better your view will be," Professor Horner says. Use the following moonset times as a guide : Adelaide – 4:18am …

The Geminids meteor shower peaks this week. Here's what to expect
3 months, 1 week ago

The Geminids meteor shower peaks this week. Here's what to expect

NPR  

The Geminids meteor shower peaks this week. Here's what to expect toggle caption Yasser al-Zayyat/Getty Images If you're stargazing this week, you have a chance to see brilliant streaks across the sky as the Geminid meteor shower peaks. The Geminids, which are bright and have a yellow hue, are considered one of the best and most reliable annual meteor showers, …

What is Geminid meteor shower? When and how to see dazzling shooting stars
4 months ago

What is Geminid meteor shower? When and how to see dazzling shooting stars

Hindustan Times  

It's that time of the year again. The annual Geminid meteor shower, which began Tuesday, will continue dazzling the night skies until Christmas Eve. Called the Geminids, the Northern Hemisphere's brightest shooting stars will peak on December 13 and 14 with more than 120 meteors per hour. So, here's all you need to know about the celestial spectacle: When and …

Here’s how to catch one of the best meteor showers of the year
4 months ago

Here’s how to catch one of the best meteor showers of the year

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy One of the best meteor showers of the year kicked off on Tuesday …

Leonid meteor shower: Break in bad weather offers last chance to see shooting stars
4 months ago

Leonid meteor shower: Break in bad weather offers last chance to see shooting stars

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy People in the UK will be able to witness the tail end of …

Final supermoon of 2024 coincides with Leonid meteor shower
4 months ago

Final supermoon of 2024 coincides with Leonid meteor shower

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Two rare celestial spectacles will coincide this weekend as the last supermoon of …

Leonid meteor shower to dazzle stargazers
4 months ago

Leonid meteor shower to dazzle stargazers

The Independent  

The best of Voices delivered to your inbox every week - from controversial columns to expert analysis Sign up for our free weekly Voices newsletter for expert opinion and columns Sign up to our free weekly Voices newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The Leonid …

Rare "outburst" meteor shower will be visible this weekend
4 months ago

Rare "outburst" meteor shower will be visible this weekend

Salon  

When the Leonids fly across the sky, stargazers know that the comet 55P/Tempel-Tuttle is nearby. Every year, the iconic meteor shower offers a spectacular show… and experts say this weekend is going to be particularly special. Between November 3rd and December 2nd, but especially during the weekend of November 16-17, the Leonids will be unusually easy to see and appreciate, …

The Leonid meteor shower is peaking as the supermoon wanes – what you need to know
4 months ago

The Leonid meteor shower is peaking as the supermoon wanes – what you need to know

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. That bright glowing orb will still be almost full when the Leonid meteor shower peaks this weekend, …

The Leonid meteor shower peaks as the supermoon wanes
4 months ago

The Leonid meteor shower peaks as the supermoon wanes

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — It’s a treat to see a supermoon. But that bright glowing orb will still be almost full when the Leonid meteor shower peaks this weekend, likely obscuring all but the brightest meteors in most locations. Multiple meteor showers occur annually and you don’t need special equipment to see them. How to view a meteor shower Meteor showers are …

November’s full beaver moon peak is followed by the height of the Leonid meteor shower
4 months ago

November’s full beaver moon peak is followed by the height of the Leonid meteor shower

CNN  

Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. CNN — November’s full moon, otherwise known as the beaver moon, shone bright in the sky on Friday as the last supermoon of the year. “So when people go out and look at the moon, know that you’re looking not just at a wonderful object in the night sky, but that somewhere …

North Taurid Meteor shower peaks, dazzles the US sky with bright fireballs
4 months, 1 week ago

North Taurid Meteor shower peaks, dazzles the US sky with bright fireballs

India TV News  

The North Taurid meteor shower reached its peak on November 11, treating skywatchers across the United States to one of the most captivating night-sky events of the year. Known for producing exceptionally bright fireballs, this annual meteor display stems from the debris trail of Comet 2P/Encke and overlaps with the South Taurids, offering a unique spectacle each November. Fireballs light …

Northern Taurid meteor shower: Where and when to see the peak
4 months, 1 week ago

Northern Taurid meteor shower: Where and when to see the peak

CNN  

Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. The Northern Taurids have been active since mid-October, but the shower will peak Monday night into Tuesday — with optimal visibility likely occurring after midnight — offering patient sky-gazers the best opportunity to view meteor activity, according to NASA. However, the moon will be about 79% full when the Northern Taurids peak …

‘Election fireball’ meteor shower to peak tonight in first of twin Taurids
4 months, 2 weeks ago

‘Election fireball’ meteor shower to peak tonight in first of twin Taurids

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The Southern Taurids will reach their zenith on the night of 4-5 November, while the Northern Taurid …

Southern Taurid Meteor Shower: A Spectacular Display for Stargazers
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Southern Taurid Meteor Shower: A Spectacular Display for Stargazers

CNN  

The Southern Taurid meteor shower is set to peak on Monday night into early Tuesday and could present a dazzling display for patient sky-gazers. The Southern and Northern Taurid meteor showers will be visible almost everywhere in the world except Antarctica, as long as the constellation Taurus is visible in the sky. The Southern Taurids are made up of debris …

Orionid meteor shower to light up night sky
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Orionid meteor shower to light up night sky

The Independent  

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Orionids meteor shower to peak tonight in ‘shooting star’ spectacle
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Orionids meteor shower to peak tonight in ‘shooting star’ spectacle

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The annual Orionids meteor shower is set to peak on Monday night, bringing …

Meteor shower to grace Earth this weekend. Here’s how to see it
5 months ago

Meteor shower to grace Earth this weekend. Here’s how to see it

Salon  

The Orionids are back, promising views of a spectacular meteor shower this weekend. Stargazers can eagerly look skyward starting on Sunday and continuing through the week of Oct. 20th, according to a recent report from the American Meteor Society. The Orionid meteor shower — often known as “the Orionids” for short — occurs every year thanks to Halley’s Comet. Although …

Draconid meteor shower: How to see shooting stars light up night sky tonight
5 months, 1 week ago

Draconid meteor shower: How to see shooting stars light up night sky tonight

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The annual Draconid meteor shower is set to peak on 8 October, offering …

Rare Draconid meteor shower to illuminate California’s evening sky this week
5 months, 1 week ago

Rare Draconid meteor shower to illuminate California’s evening sky this week

LA Times  

Weather permitting, Californians may be in for a treat over the next few days as the Draconid meteor shower returns, producing stunning streaks of light in the night sky. The meteor shower, which began Sunday and ends Thursday, will likely peak Monday night with higher chance of viewing them in North America on Tuesday night, according to the online journal …

1st human-made meteor shower: How a NASA mission could make the impossible possible
6 months, 2 weeks ago

1st human-made meteor shower: How a NASA mission could make the impossible possible

Hindustan Times  

The extent of man-made creations is imaginably vast but still limiting. Countering that belief, a NASA mission could now rain down the first human-made meteor shower – all thanks to space debris. The September 2022 mission, initially designed to test whether humanity could deflect a potentially lethal asteroid away from our planet's path, ultimately also ended up reshaping the moonlet. …

Perseids meteor shower: Don’t worry if you missed it, here are the other times to catch one in 2024
7 months, 1 week ago

Perseids meteor shower: Don’t worry if you missed it, here are the other times to catch one in 2024

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. According to NASA’s website, the sky show is considered the “best meteor shower of the year,” with …

How to watch the last night of the perseid meteor shower as it peaks
7 months, 1 week ago

How to watch the last night of the perseid meteor shower as it peaks

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The world will get its last chance to see the peak of the …

Perseid meteor shower to peak tonight alongside northern lights
7 months, 1 week ago

Perseid meteor shower to peak tonight alongside northern lights

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The biggest meteor shower of the year is set to peak on Sunday …

Stunning photo made up of 43 separate images captures meteor shower over Stonehenge
7 months, 1 week ago

Stunning photo made up of 43 separate images captures meteor shower over Stonehenge

Daily Mail  

Meteor fragments which lit up the sky around Stonehenge have been captured by a photographer thanks to his innovative camera techniques. The incredible sight was photographed by Josh Dury, from Compton Martin, who was able to combine 46 separate images of the Perseid meteor shower over the megalithic structure. The stunning image combines 43 images of the Perseid meteors as …

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