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The Perseid meteor shower won't damage Earth – but the comet it comes from might in 2126
The main concern is for astronomers working on the International Space Station.

    By Staff Reporter
    Updated August 11, 2017 09:13 BST
 

Prepare to be dazzled by the Perseid meteor shower. The astronomical event, which is perhaps the most popular meteor shower of the year, will peak at 1PM ET (6PM in the UK) on 12 August. The showers are expected to be easily visible both the night before and the night after.

The Perseid meteor shower usually has a very good following, because it is particularly visible in the night sky. Typical rates are about 80 meteors an hour, but in outburst years, as was the case last year, the rate can be between 150-200 meteors an hour.

http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/perseid-meteor-shower-wont-damage-earth-comet-it-comes-might-2126-1634254