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Perseids 2026: How to see the biggest meteor shower of the year in London this month
The spectacular meteor shower will be at its most impressive in mid-August – here’s how to spot a shooting star in the capital
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Perseids 2026: How to see the biggest meteor shower of the year in London this month is one of our hand-picked Events finds for London. The spectacular meteor shower will be at its most impressive in mid-August – here’s how to spot a shooting star in the capital.
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