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Perseids Meteor Shower

Stargazers are casting their eyes to the heavens this week for the annual Perseids meteor shower - good views are expected in Ireland. Please send your images to yourphotos@rte.ie
  • The Perseids over the Old Head of Kinsale (Photo by Rory Coomey)

    The Perseids over the Old Head of Kinsale (Photo by Rory Coomey)

  • The Perseids over the Old Head of Kinsale (Photo by Rory Coomey)

    The Perseids over the Old Head of Kinsale (Photo by Rory Coomey)

  • A meteor streaks across the sky at Holmes Chapel in England

    A meteor streaks across the sky at Holmes Chapel in England

  • An aerial view from Milltown in Dublin (Photo by Paul McMorrow)

    An aerial view from Milltown in Dublin (Photo by Paul McMorrow)

  • A meteor streaking across the sky over Inchydoney strand in Co Cork (Photo by Darren Martin)

    A meteor streaking across the sky over Inchydoney strand in Co Cork (Photo by Darren Martin)

  • Two meteors appear over Inchydoney strand in Co Cork (Photo by Darren Martin)

    Two meteors appear over Inchydoney strand in Co Cork (Photo by Darren Martin)

  • A meteor streaks across the sky above Cathedral Gorge State Park in Nevada, US

    A meteor streaks across the sky above Cathedral Gorge State Park in Nevada, US

  • A long-exposure shot of the Perseids over a medieval church in Bulgaria

    A long-exposure shot of the Perseids over a medieval church in Bulgaria

  • The Perseids pictured over Tramore, Co Waterford (Photo by Mario Mac Rory)

    The Perseids pictured over Tramore, Co Waterford (Photo by Mario Mac Rory)