The minor September shower is active from September 5 to 21, with the maximum falling around September 8–9 and the best viewing after midnight into pre-dawn. Near-full moonlight—about 97% illumination following the September 7 eclipse—will wash out fainter meteors and significantly reduce visibility. The radiant lies near the star Epsilon Persei in the constellation Perseus, and the display is observable across Mexico, including Baja California, as well as much of the Northern Hemisphere. The shower’s typical zenithal hourly rate is about five meteors under ideal conditions, and the fast streaks enter Earth’s atmosphere at roughly 64 km/s. Viewing tips include choosing rural dark-sky locations, blocking the Moon with a building or tree, avoiding telescopes or binoculars, and allowing 20–30 minutes for dark adaptation.
