Overview

• The Perseid meteor shower will peak on the night of August 12–13 as Earth passes through Comet Swift-Tuttle’s debris trail.
• An 84% illuminated Sturgeon Moon will rise near sunset on peak night, washing out most of the fainter meteors.
• The American Meteor Society predicts a robust display of bright Perseids and fireballs that remain visible under moonlit skies.
• Observers are urged to find dark-sky sites, face northeast with their backs to the moon, and allow their eyes to adapt without telescopes.
• Public viewing events at venues like the Lawrence Hall of Science and the Chabot Space & Science Center offer guided star parties with tickets available for peak-night gatherings.