7 photos of the Perseid meteor shower over Northumberland & Durham
Here is one of the prettiest photographs of shooting stars we’ve ever seen. Paul Cummings captured the Perseid meteor shower at Blyth beach in Northumberland, and shared his photographs. He was one of the lucky and persistent few who... A: Went out during the peak of the meteor shower. The Perseids continue until around August 24 - so do keep a look out! - but this weekend was the peak of the annual event, when as many as 100 meteors per hour can sometimes be seen. Perseid meteor shower photographed by Paul Cummings at Blyth, Northumberland. paulcummingsphotography.co.uk" src="src" /> Perseid meteor shower photographed by Paul Cummings at Blyth, Northumberland. paulcummingsphotography.co.uk (Image: UGC TNE) B: Stayed up late to see the phenomenon - after midnight is best. C: Paul found a gap in the clouds which covered much of the North East. Cloud cover makes any star gazing impossible . D: He escaped the light pollution of cities and towns by heading ...