The Perseid meteor shower, one of the most spectacular sky shows of the year, will peak this Tuesday night into Wednesday morning. Under ideal dark-sky conditions, skywatchers in the Northern Hemisphere could spot 20 to 100 meteors every hour — each a tiny piece of debris from Comet Swift-Tuttle burning up in Earth’s atmosphere.
The shower has been active since July 17 and will continue until August 23, but the peak happens when our planet passes through the densest part of the comet’s trail. This year, an 84% full moon will brighten the sky and hide fainter meteors, so for the best view, head to dark, rural areas away from city lights.
Viewing Tips:
No telescope or binoculars needed — they limit your field of view.
Look up between midnight and sunrise for the highest activity.
Give your eyes 30 minutes to adjust to the dark.
Dress warmly, relax, and be patient — meteors can appear anywhere in the sky.
Even with moonlight, the Perseids’ bright, colorful trails can still put on a show. And if you can’t get to a dark-sky site, you can still enjoy them through astronomy club events, planetariums, or live-streams from around the world.
✨ Don’t miss this chance to watch nature’s own fireworks light up the night!
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