Andrew Hawkes snapped this image on Wednesday morning at Grimwith Reservoir in
the Yorkshire Dales. Stargazers are hoping for a dazzling display as the annual Perseid meteor shower reaches its peak overnight. The display has been widely anticipated this year as the shower will coincide with a new moon for the first time since 2007, creating a darkened sky. Astronomers say 100 meteors an hour could be visible during the night, but cloud cover may spoil visibility. Northern England, the Midlands, and areas of Scotland and Wales should enjoy the best viewing conditions.