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Perseid Meteor Shower Peaks Tonight Under New‑Moon Skies

Dark new‑moon skies promise unusually good visibility, with local clouds, wildfire smoke, light pollution determining what viewers actually see.

Perseid Meteor Shower Peaks Under Moonless Skies on Aug. 12–13

Two Meteor Showers Peak Together Late July as Moonlight Cuts Visibility

Perseid Meteor Shower Peaks During New Moon and Solar Eclipse

Moonlight Dims Perseid Meteor Shower at Its Peak

Full Sturgeon Moon Dims Perseid Meteor Shower Peak by 75%

Perseid Meteor Shower Kicks Off as Bright Moon Threatens Peak Visibility