... Where are all of these meteors coming from? ... That is why the last week's meteor shower was known as the Perseids -- the meteors all appear to come from a radiant toward Perseus. A Laser Strike at the Galactic Center . ... Why are these people shooting a powerful laser into the center of our Galaxy? ... Dark skies are favored for viewing meteor showers. But the annual Perseid Meteor Shower still entertained skygazers around the world this week even though the Moon brightened the night. ...