The Perseids have rightly been called the major summer starfall. Its period is from 17 July to 24 August, but the peak of the flow in 2024 is two summer nights, from 11 to 12 and from 12 to 13 August. Expect up to 100 falling "stars" per hour. Interesting data for 1863: then observers recorded in the sky at 215 bright flashes per hour. Observe the Perseids usually begin at 11 pm local time. After...
