Perseid Meteor Shower Brightens Kingdom Sky
During August, the skies of the Kingdom and the northern region of the Earth witness the peak of the Perseid meteor shower, which is one of the most famous annual meteor showers. The peak is expected to occur on the evening of Wednesday, 29th of Safar, through to dawn on Thursday. The meteors will blaze across the sky at speeds reaching up to 212,000 kilometers per hour and will appear at high altitudes, making them visible to the naked eye. This meteor shower occurs when Earth crosses the orbit of the comet Swift-Tuttle, which leaves behind tiny particles that glow after burning up in the atmosphere. The meteors seem to originate from the constellation Perseus. Conditions for observation this year are favorable because the peak coincides with the end of the Hijri month, reducing the moon's light and providing a better opportunity to watch the shower.
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