It’s raining stars on big red mountain

22-08-2026 02:09 via smh.com.au

It’s raining stars on big red mountain

Dahongshan – literally, “big red mountain” – in Inner Mongolia is one of the best places in the world to watch a spectacular annual meteor shower, and contemplate our place in the universe.

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