In pictures: Perseids meteor shower dazzles across the globe

SINGAPORE: At its height, The Perseids, an annual meteor shower renowned for its beautiful and outstanding streaks, drew dazzling attention from all over the world.

It is one of the most readily viewed rain, effective between mid-July and late August. &nbsp,

Although skygazers captured the celestial display in a number of cities, Singaporean observers were disappointed by some reports of cloudy or beautiful skies. &nbsp,

This year, it was set to peak over the island between Sunday ( Aug 11 ) and Tuesday morning, with the best observation times between 3am and 6am, according to&nbsp, local Facebook group Stargazing Singapore.

If you missed this square, look out for the&nbsp, Geminids at the end of the time, peaking&nbsp, on the day between Dec 13 and Dec 14.

The second supermoon of the year will be easier to place on August 20. &nbsp,