Overview

• The meteor shower will reach its maximum in the early hours of August 13 around 3 a.m., with its radiant in the Perseus constellation.
• A nearly full moon rising at about 10 p.m. will outshine fainter meteors and linger through the peak period.
• From dark, low-light sites observers can still expect to see about 20 to 30 meteors per hour despite the lunar glare.
• The Deutscher Wetterdienst predicts minimal cloud cover and temperatures between 21 °C and 14 °C on the night of August 12–13, offering favorable sky conditions.
• Planetariums and astronomy clubs across Germany are hosting guided stargazing nights and experts advise starting observations before moonrise for optimal viewing.