"2028's Perseid Meteor Shower: A Celestial Spectacle for the Ages"
The Perseid meteor shower, set to peak this weekend, may be followed by an even more spectacular display in 2028. Comet Swift-Tuttle, the parent comet of the Perseids, is predicted to release a stream of debris that Earth will pass through in 2028, potentially resulting in a meteor storm with over 1,000 meteors per hour. Astronomers have observed a correlation between comets and meteor showers, and it is believed that most meteor showers have a cometary origin. Recent perturbations by Jupiter may also shift the core of the Perseid stream closer to Earth's orbit, enhancing the annual shower. However, the 2028 display may be hindered by unfavorable moonlight conditions.