The Perseid meteor shower, also known as the "shooting star shower," reached its peak on the night of August 12-13, 2023. The shower was visible in dark areas away from city lights, and those who went to Nallıhan Bird Paradise in Ankara were able to see up to 100 meteors per hour.
The Perseid meteor shower is one of the most popular meteor showers of the year. It occurs every year in August, when Earth passes through the debris trail of the comet Swift-Tuttle. The meteors in the Perseid shower are known for their bright tails and fast speeds.
This year, the Perseid meteor shower peaked on the night of August 12-13. The best time to view the shower was after midnight, when the sky was dark and the meteors were more visible. Those who went to dark areas away from city lights were able to see up to 100 meteors per hour.
The "Perseid meteor shower" illuminated the skies above Nallıhan Bird Paradise in Ankara. Nallıhan Bird Paradise is a popular spot for viewing the Perseid meteor shower.
The park is located away from city lights, and it has a wide-open sky, making it ideal for meteor viewing. Those who went to Nallıhan Bird Paradise on the night of August 12-13 were treated to a spectacular show of shooting stars.
This yearly occurrence, commonly known as "shooting stars," is visible to the naked eye between August 12-13. The Perseid meteor shower, expected to peak tonight, was observed at Nallıhan Bird Paradise in Ankara.
Those choosing remote, rural areas away from urban light pollution have the chance to witness as many as 100 meteors per hour during this eventful night.
