Observe the Perseid Meteor Shower This Week

• The Perseids will reach their peak on August 12-13, 2025.
• Nearly 100 meteors per hour may be visible in dark conditions.
• The full moon may reduce visibility of the fainter meteors.

The annual Perseid meteor shower reaches its peak this week, featuring the brightest "shooting stars" of the year.

The Perseids, which occur in August, are known for their bright streaks, fast meteors, and can burn up in Earth's atmosphere at speeds of up to 60 kilometers per hour.

The peak moment of this year falls on the night of August 12-13, when you may be able to see between 60 and 100 meteors under ideal conditions.

This year, the full moon on September 9 may interfere with the visibility of some fainter meteors, as its light can hinder observation. However, the brightest meteors will still be visible.

When does the Perseid meteor shower peak in 2025?

The Perseids begin to appear on July 17 and will continue until August 24, but the best visibility will be during the peak on the night of August 12-13.

How to observe the Perseid meteor shower?

The Perseid meteors radiate from the constellation Perseus in the northeastern night sky. The best way to find this constellation is to use an astronomy app on your smartphone.

It is important to avoid light pollution, so it is better to find an open area with clear visibility of the sky.

Where is the best place to observe the Perseids?

The Perseid meteor shower can be observed from anywhere in the northern hemisphere. In the UK and Ireland, clear skies are predicted for the night of August 12-13, creating favorable conditions for observation.

This meteor shower occurs when the comet Swift-Tuttle approaches the Sun, leaving behind a trail of debris. When Earth passes through this cosmic dust, it ignites in the atmosphere, creating visible meteors.

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