“Perseid Meteor Shower Wows Spectators Worldwide”

The annual Perseid meteor shower marks Earth’s passage through debris from Comet 109P/Swift-Tuttle. This celestial event reached its peak with optimal viewing conditions thanks to a new moon reducing moonlight interference. Spectators captured stunning images of Perseid meteors streaking across the sky in various locations worldwide. In Israel, the meteor shower was observed at Mount Ramon in the Negev Desert. Meanwhile, in Croatia, stargazers enjoyed the spectacle at Visnjan Observatory. The night sky above the Stone Dolls of Kuklica in North Macedonia also showcased a meteor streaking through the stars. In Serbia, people gathered at the Monument to the Unknown Hero on Mount Avala to witness the Perseid meteor shower. In southern Bosnia-Herzegovina, a meteor graced the night sky above the ancient Illyrian city of Daorson. Additionally, a green-tailed meteor and satellite streaks were visible from Jacobsdorf, Germany. Lastly, a Perseid meteor lit up the sky behind St. Mark’s Tower in Malta, offering a breathtaking celestial display.