Perseid Meteor Shower From August 11: All You Need To Know

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Perseid meteor shower, the annual celestial event, will be visible from August 11 night. It is predicted to reach its peak before dawn on August 12, Thursday. Reportedly, this year's conditions are as near to perfect as can be to watch the meteor shower. Tail of comet Swift-Tuttle deposited a stream of dust in space, reported Hindustan Times. Every year, the Earth passes through this region around July 17 till August 24. In between this period, when the Earth passes through the densest part of the "river of rubble", around August 12, it triggers the peak of the meteor shower. Reportedly, one can catch the best glimpses of meteors soon after evening twilight ends. Also all one has to do is to find a dark spot away from city lights to watch the meteor shower. Watch the video to know more.