Excellent viewing conditions are expected over Bishop’s Stortford and the surrounding area for this year’s Perseid meteor shower. The Perseid meteor shower is one of the most spectacular annual celestial events, well known for its bright and numerous meteors. Originating from the debris of the Swift-Tuttle comet, the Perseids are visible each year from mid-July to late August, peaking around August 12-13, as Earth’s journey around the Sun passes through the comet’s tail. The best way to view this meteor shower from the East of England is to find a location far from city lights, such as the cou…