11 incredible photos of the 2018 Perseid Meteor Shower
The spectacular show reached its peak on Sunday, when the new moon provided the perfect dark backdrop
The spectacular show reached its peak on Sunday, when the new moon provided the perfect dark backdrop
The spectacular show reached its peak on Sunday, when the new moon provided the perfect dark backdrop
The returned to the night sky in the northern hemisphere over the weekend, with the spectacular show reaching its peak on Sunday. The display is loved by astronomers for being one of the most active meteor showers and stargazers have been quick to share their beautiful photos of the annual event. But don't worry if you missed it – although the peak of the meteor shower has passed, the Perseids are usually visible until August 24.
Check out some photos from previous showers in the related video above.
