perseid meteor shower

News

Perseid meteor shower reaches its peak

Perseids meteor shower will peak this week. But will the moon ruin it for viewers?

The Perseids meteor shower — considered one of the best shows in the sky — is set to peak next week. But the peak for fireballs shooting through the night sky coincides this year with a bright moon that is expected to negatively impact visibility for eager viewers.

USA TODAY · 1d

Miss the Perseids meteor shower peak? There's still time to watch. Here's how and when

Did you miss the peak of the Perseids meteor shower? You can still catch it. Where and when to get the best view of celestial event around Ohio.

Space.com on MSN · 6d

Don't miss Perseid meteor shower 2025 peak Aug. 12-13: Here's what you need to know

The Perseid meteor shower takes place each year as Earth travels through the debris shed by comet 109P/Swift-Tuttle.

People1y

How to Watch the Perseid Meteor Shower and Northern Lights

The next meteor shower to peak after the Perseids are the Orionids. They peak between Oct. 20 and Oct. 21, though they are active from Sept. 26 through Nov. 22, 2024.

Milky Way and Perseid meteor shower captured in incredible images by South West snapper

A stargazer has managed to capture a stunning view of the Perseid meteor shower from the South West. Josh Dury used clever ...

Perseid meteor, Vulcan rocket launch or UFO; white spiral in night sky over PA, Delaware

What was the mysterious white spiral flying in the night sky as stargazers looked up during the Perseid meteor shower peak ...

People3y

Perseid Meteor Shower 2023: When It Peaks and How to Watch It - People.com

Following the Perseid meteor shower is the Orionids, a mid-strength shower that can produce 10-20 stars at maximum, according to the American Meteor Society. They peak during mid-October each ...

Results that may be inaccessible to you are currently showing.

Hide inaccessible results