The Earth orbits the sun once a year.
And every year on August 12
we enter an area of open space towards the constellation Perseid.
As a result, when looking from the Earth,
it appears that the meteors, or shooting stars,
look as if they are coming from Perseid.
Thus the meteor shower was called Perseid.
For those who missed it this year, don't worry.
You will be able to see it next time around on August 12.


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