One of the highlights of my life was watching a meteor shower—an amazing and surreal experience. I never thought I could watch it with my bare eyes in Malaysia. Growing up, we always heard about meteor showers happening outside the country, so it felt unreal to actually see one here. I went to Port Dickson near the observatory tower, and although the nights were somewhat cloudy, I still managed to see a few meteors. What a night! So here are some fun facts about the Perseid meteor shower. ⧪Annual Spectacle: Every year, the Perseid meteor shower graces the night sky, typically peaking between August 11th and 13th. This yearly event is a favourite among stargazers. ⧪Comet Origins: You’re witnessing debris from Comet Swift-Tuttle when you watch the Perseids. As Earth passes through the comet’s debris trail, these tiny particles burn up in the atmosphere, creating a stunning meteor shower. ⧪Name Origins: The Perseid meteor shower is named after the constellation Perseus because the meteors...
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