Perseids meteor shower sends shooting stars across skies the world over
SINGAPORE - Stargazers and astronomy enthusiasts around the world were treated to shooting stars in the sky on Saturday night and Sunday morning, thanks to the Perseid meteor shower.
The meteor shower, which happens between mid-July and late August, is one of the most spectacular meteor showers of the year. Named after the constellation Perseus, this year it reached its peak over the weekend, from Saturday into Sunday.
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