Perseid meteor shower 2016: Once in a decade 'outburst' expected
Thursday, August 11, 2016 - 11:21
in Astronomy & Space
This year's installment of the Perseid meteor shower is expected to deliver a double dose of shooting stars streaking across the night sky. The celebrated cosmic show - which will reach its maximum intensity in the early hours of Friday morning - is known for the high number of spectacular meteors...