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Latest news on The Perseids, a spectacular meteor shower that occurs every year in mid-August. They are caused by the debris left behind by comet Swift-Tuttle, which orbits the Sun once every 133 years. The meteors appear to radiate from the constellation Perseus, hence the name Perseids.
The Perseids are one of the best meteor showers to watch, as they produce up to 100 meteors per hour at their peak. They are also known for their bright fireballs, which are larger and longer-lasting than average meteors. The Perseids can be seen from the Northern Hemisphere, especially in the pre-dawn hours of 13 August. The best time to view them is when the sky is dark and clear, away from city lights and pollution.
The Perseids have been observed for thousands of years, and have inspired many myths and legends. Some cultures believed that the Perseids were the tears of Saint Lawrence, who was martyred on August 10. Others associated them with the god Perseus, who slew the monster Medusa and rescued the princess Andromeda.