Perseids - Summer Meteor Shower: Watch the Tears of Saint Lawrence

Name: Perseids - Summer Meteor Shower: Watch the Tears of Saint Lawrence
Start: 2026-07-17T00:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-08-24T00:00:00+02:00
Location: Česká astronomická společnost

took place · 17 Jul 2026

Česká astronomická společnost, Ondřejov

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The Perseids are one of the most prominent annual meteor showers. Their origin lies in dust from the periodic comet 109P Swift-Tuttle, discovered in 1862. Dust particles fall to Earth and burn up in the atmosphere, appearing as meteors. This year's observation at peak activity will be disrupted by the full moon.

Perseids - Summer Meteor Shower: Watch the Tears of Saint Lawrence

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