The annual Perseid meteor shower is a result of Earth passing through the debris trail left by Comet 109P/Swift-Tuttle. The celestial event reached its peak during the night, coinciding with a new moon that offered optimal conditions for stargazers as the absence of moonlight allowed for clear viewing. Witness the stunning display of shooting stars below.
At Mount Ramon in the Negev Desert, near the town of Mitzpe Ramon, Israel, Perseid meteor streaks illuminated the sky early on Thursday. Meanwhile, at the Visnjan Observatory in Croatia, spectators observed a meteor streaking across the sky on Wednesday evening.
In North Macedonia, a meteor streaked across the night sky above the Stone Dolls of Kuklica near Kratovo early Thursday, creating a mesmerizing sight. Additionally, people gathered at the Monument to the Unknown Hero on Mount Avala near Belgrade, Serbia, to enjoy the spectacle of the Perseid meteor shower.
In southern Bosnia-Herzegovina, a meteor streaked through the night sky above the megalithic stone walls of the ancient Illyrian city of Daorson near Stolac. A vivid green-tailed meteor and the streaks of two satellites were observed from Jacobsdorf, Germany, during the Perseid meteor shower.
Lastly, a Perseid meteor streaked across the night sky behind St. Mark’s Tower, a 17th-century coastal fortification near the village of Baħar iċ-Ċagħaq in Malta. The event provided spectacular views for skywatchers across various locations, showcasing the beauty of the cosmic phenomenon.