Catch The Perseids!
Soon to appear on 12th August,
the Perseids are named after the
constellation Perseus from where
these meteors appear to come
from. There are up to 80 meteors
per hour illuminating the night sky.
You can sit out in your garden to
watch them too, if you’re lucky
enough to be allowed to stay up
until nightfall!
Find a dark corner in your garden
or anywhere away from street
light. Look anywhere to the north.
To avoid hurting your neck when
you’re looking upwards, use a
deckchair to sit in or lie down on a
beanbag or blanket propped up by
cushions.
If you see one, note what direction
it comes from, how bright it is and
if it has any colour.
Whoosh!
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