Overview

• The Perseids will reach their highest activity in the early predawn hours of Aug. 13 during the Aug. 12–13 peak window.
• A near-full waning Sturgeon Moon will wash out all but the brightest meteors in many regions.
• Bay Area fog and coastal haze risk obscuring views, so meteorologists recommend moving to inland, higher-elevation sites for darker skies.
• Stargazers are advised to let their eyes adjust in darkness for at least 30 minutes and to avoid artificial lights and phone screens for better visibility.
• Those unable to travel can watch the shower through livestreams like the Virtual Telescope Project or feeds from local observatories.