Perseids - Wikipedia
The Perseids are a prolific meteor shower associated with the comet Swift–Tuttle that are usually visible from mid-July to late-August. The meteors are called the Perseids because they appear from the general direction of the constellation Perseus and in more modern times have a radiant bordering on Cassiopeia and Camelopardalis .
Perseids Meteor Shower 2025 - timeanddate.com
The 2025 Perseid meteor shower peaks in August. Find best dates and use the meteor showers animation to see how, where and when to see the shooting stars.
Perseids - NASA Science
Sep 1, 2023 · The Perseid meteor shower, which peaks in mid-August, is considered the best meteor shower of the year. With swift and bright meteors, Perseids frequently leave long "wakes" of light and color behind them as they streak through Earth's atmosphere.
Perseid meteor shower 2024: when, where and how to see it - Space.com
Aug 12, 2024 · The Perseid meteor shower, commonly known as the Perseids, is visible annually from mid-July to late August. Although the moon will be 50% illuminated during the peak of the Perseids...
Perseid meteor shower 2025: All you need to know - EarthSky
Bottom line: The Perseid meteor shower will likely peak on the morning of August 12, 2025. Midnight to dawn is best for watching! Be sure to block out the waning gibbous moon for better...
How and when to watch the Perseid meteor shower | CNN
Aug 11, 2024 · Visible annually from mid-July to September 1, the Perseid meteor shower is set to peak between Sunday and before dawn Monday. Up to 100 meteors are expected per hour, moving at a speed of...
2024 Perseid Meteor Shower: How and When to See the Perseids …
Aug 11, 2024 · The 2024 Perseid meteor shower peaks between August 11 and 13, 2024! Find out how and when to see the Perseids this year.
Perseid Meteor Shower: What It Is and How to Watch | TIME
Aug 6, 2024 · The Perseid meteor shower typically starts in mid-July, but it’s hardly noticeable then. The peak occurs when Earth goes through the main clump of debris. This year, experts predict that will...
Perseid meteor shower 2024 peaks this weekend. Here's how to …
Aug 8, 2024 · The 2024 Perseid meteor shower should reach its peak during the overnight hours of Aug. 11 into early Aug. 12, when there is almost no moon.
Leonids Meteor Shower: When and How to Watch Its Peak
2 days ago · Meteor showers, natural fireworks that streak brightly across the night sky, are one of them. The latest observable meteor shower will be the Leonids, which have been active since at least Nov. 6 ...