Perseid meteors could see 'surge in activity' on Aug. 11-12
Wednesday, August 10, 2016 - 08:31
in Astronomy & Space
Friday, Aug. 12, sees the annual maximum of the Perseid meteor shower. This year, as well as the normal peak on the night of Aug. 12-13, meteor scientists are predicting additional enhanced activity in the shower the night before, as Earth passes through a dense clump of cometary debris.