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‘Dramatic’ Perseids meteor shower starts tonight – here’s how to watch in the UK



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One of the most “dramatic” meteor showers of the year is starting tonight, offering stargazers in the northern hemisphere a chance to see dozens of very fast and bright meteors.If you find yourself struggling to sleep in this weekend’s heat – potentially hitting 32 C on Sunday – seek comfort in the fact you could catch a glimpse of the stunning Perseid (Per-see-id) shower.
The display begins on 16 July and will grow in intensity until 12 August, then declining around 23 August.Even though each meteor is mostly no bigger than a grain of sand, they still produce an eye-catching shooting stream …

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