The stunning Perseid meteor shower is set to reach its peak on 12 August, but there's still time to catch this celestial spectacle as UK skies look promising and Jupiter and Venus continue their cosmic dance. The meteor shower, often mistaken for the Geminid shower, has been active since 17 July and will carry on until 24 August, according to the Royal Observatory.

Despite reaching its zenith on 12 August, the number of meteors is expected to remain high, with prime viewing locations across the UK highlighted. So when exactly should you keep an eye out for the Perseid meteor shower?

Stargazers across the UK can expect to see some meteors as soon as the sun sets tonight, but the Royal Observatory suggests that the best time to look skyward is between midnight and 5.30am, as reported by th

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