The annual Perseid meteor shower is a result of Earth passing through the debris trail left by Comet 109P/Swift-Tuttle. This celestial event reached its peak overnight, coinciding with a new moon that created optimal conditions for stargazers by minimizing moonlight interference. Witness the spectacular display of shooting stars captured across various locations.
At Mount Ramon in the Negev Desert near Mitzpe Ramon, Israel, Perseid meteor streaks illuminated the night sky early Thursday. Similarly, at the Visnjan Observatory in Croatia, individuals observed a meteor streaking across the sky on Wednesday evening.
In North Macedonia, a meteor streaked across the night sky above the Stone Dolls of Kuklica near Kratovo early Thursday. Meanwhile, in Serbia, people gathered at the Monument to the Unknown Hero on Mount Avala near Belgrade to witness the Perseid meteor shower.
In southern Bosnia-Herzegovina, a meteor streaked across the night sky above the megalithic stone walls of the ancient Illyrian city of Daorson near Stolac. Additionally, in Jacobsdorf, Germany, a meteor with a distinct green tail and two satellite streaks were visible during the Perseid meteor shower on Wednesday.
Lastly, in Malta, a Perseid meteor streaked across the night sky behind St. Mark’s Tower, a 17th-century coastal fortification near the village of Baħar iċ-Ċagħaq. The stunning images captured during this cosmic event provided a mesmerizing glimpse into the beauty of the night sky.
Witness the wonder of the Perseid meteor shower as it graces the Earth’s atmosphere with its celestial splendor.