New Delhi, July 18 -- Stargazers can brace for an upcoming cosmic spectacle, "the Perseid meteor shower." The stunning astronomical event that happens every year, began on Thursday, July 17, in India, the United States and UK, which will conclude on August 24.

According to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), "The Perseids, which peaks in mid-August, is considered the best meteor shower of the year." The meteor shower will be visible as swift and bright lights moving in the sky leaving long 'wakes' of light and colour behind them.

Named after Perseus constellation, the Perseids are made of tiny space debris from 'Swift-Tuttle' comet.

Stargazers in the India can look forward to a spectacular celestial treat over the...