Perseids

Viewing Conditions Upcoming Events Comet Swift-Tuttle August 11 Observation Techniques Peak Dates August Characteristics Observation Visibility

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Twin Meteor Showers to Peak Overnight July 29–30

Late July’s waning crescent moon provides the dark predawn window needed to witness both the Southern Delta Aquariids and Alpha Capricornids ahead of moonlit conditions affecting the Perseids.

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2w ago

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

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

Perseids

Twin Meteor Showers to Peak Overnight July 29–30

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