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Rare Perseid Meteor Shower Lights Up Israeli Skies Tonight with Final Viewing Opportunity
The annual Perseid meteor shower will be visible over Israel tonight, offering a last chance to see up to 150 meteors per hour.
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What happened
- 01The Perseid meteor shower peaks tonight with about 150 meteors visible per hour over Israel.
- 02The shower occurs annually from July 17 to August 24 as Earth crosses debris from comet Swift-Tuttle.
- 03Viewing is best between 1:00 and 4:00 a.m. in dark areas, with the moon setting early at 19:30.
- 04Observers should allow 30 minutes for eye adjustment and avoid phone screens to see more meteors.
- 05Meteors appear to radiate from the northeast but can be seen anywhere in the sky.
- 06The Swift-Tuttle comet poses no significant collision risk to Earth, with a 0.0001% chance in 4479.
Despite the peak occurring last night, optimal dark sky conditions and early moonset will allow viewers to enjoy the spectacular display between 1:00 and 4:00 a.m. The shower results from Earth passing through debris from the Swift-Tuttle comet, with the meteors appearing to radiate from the northeast.
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