WEEK IN PHOTOS: Meteor Shower, Octopus Body Art, More

WEEK IN PHOTOS: Meteor Show, Octopus Body Art, More
WEEK IN PHOTOS: Meteor Show, Octopus Body Art, More
WEEK IN PHOTOS: Meteor Show, Octopus Body Art, More
WEEK IN PHOTOS: Meteor Show, Octopus Body Art, More
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Sofiya (Sofia), Bulgaria, August 12, 2008—The Perseids meteor shower streaks through the early morning sky, lighting up the outskirts of Sofiya (Sofia), Bulgaria.

The meteor shower, which occurs in July and August, provided the most stunning views on the night between August 12 and August 13.

Named for the constellation Perseus, this annual event offers spectators around the world a dazzling show, peaking at nearly a hundred meteors an hour.

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