I was catching tiny red stars in my outstretched palms. These had fallen from the shower that could now be seen making its way across the meadow to the east of my sister J’s house.

I asked TPR why such stars travelled so low. In his explanation he described the three main types of meteoroid. It was considered very rare for anyone to experience a local star shower as I had just done. I glanced down at my small collection of astronomical treasure and felt very privileged indeed.