Watch: Meteor blazes over Istanbul as Perseids peak across the northern hemisphere
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The Perseid meteor shower — described by NASA as the best of the year — has peaked under a new moon, and India is well placed to catch it. Under dark skies, the display can deliver 50 to 100 meteors an hour. No telescope required, just distance from city lights and some patience.
The Perseid meteor shower, among the most striking celestial events of the year, peaked on the night of August 12, running into the early hours of August 13, 20...