Perseids meteor shower will be visible from Scotland. The shower of shooting stars is often dubbed the best of the year because of how bright and active it is.
It appears every year around August time - and up to 50 meteors can be spotted each hour if viewing conditions are good, according to the Royal Astronomical Society.And it looks set to be especially remarkable this year, as the sky will be particularly dark with the Moon is in its waxing crescent phase.
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