Sunday stargazers treated to meteor magic before dismal weather dominates Monday

Marking the end of the weekend spectacular shooting
stars will be available for Britons’ viewing pleasure as
the UK is also treated to a nostalgic reminder of
summer.
The Met Office said: “So a fairly mild start to our day
on Sunday morning.
“But there will be some sunshine to greet us first thing
particularly across Eastern parts.
“For the majority of us, it should remain largely dry,
with some decent spells of sunshine.
Marking the end of the weekend, spectacular shooting
stars will be available for Britons’ viewing
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“Lighter winds too, top temperatures of are 15 to 17
degrees.
“But it will feel a smidge warmer than that if you are in
the sunshine.”
The severely improved weather conditions mean
stargazing tonight will be easier and amateur
astronomers can rejoice as they will not have to
navigate through clouds to witness the meteor magic.
Monday will be a disappointing affair as commuters
will be hit by an onslaught of low pressure.
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People take cover from the rain in Cambridge as
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The Met Office added: “But things are set to change
as we work into next week.
“As low pressure begins to take control of our weather
once again.
“That means for Monday we will see an area of cloud
and rain beginning to spill its way towards the south
and east through the day.
“The further south and east you are, you should remain
largely dry with some spells of sunshine once again.
Stargazing tonight will be easier and amateur
astronomers can rejoice
The best place to see the meteor shower today will be
from Scotland
“Some fresher conditions pushing into parts of
Scotland and temperatures here between 14 and 17
degrees celsius.”
The best place to see the meteor shower today will be
from Scotland, while Canada and northern Russia will
also provide great viewing.
No equipment will be needed to see the shooting stars
as, as if it is clear, it can be seen with th

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