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Perseids

Viewing Conditions Observation Observation Techniques Characteristics Viewing Tips Visibility Peak Times Annual Events August 11 August

Moonlight Dims Perseid Meteor Counts on Peak Night

Astronomical agencies warn that moonlight will cut visible meteors, prompting observers to seek dark skies or use nights surrounding the peak.

Astronomers Gear Up for August’s Sturgeon Moon, Six-Planet Alignment and Perseid Peak

Twin Meteor Showers Will Peak Together Tonight

Perseids Fly Under Moonless Skies as Delta Aquariids and Capricornids Prepare for July 30 Peak

Full Sturgeon Moon Dims Perseid Meteor Shower Peak by 75%

Perseid Meteor Shower Kicks Off as Bright Moon Threatens Peak Visibility

Delta Aquariid Meteor Shower to Span July 12–August 23

August Skywatching: Perseid Meteor Shower and Planetary Conjunctions

Spectacular Celestial Events to Light Up the Night Sky This Week

Perseid Meteor Shower to Illuminate Skies Across the U.S. Until August 24