The Perseid meteor shower is underway. Here’s when they’ll peak in August
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The Perseid meteor shower is underway. Here’s when they’ll peak in August
The Earth is currently edging into three active meteor debris fields: the Southern Delta Aquariids, the Alpha Capricornids and the Perseids. The Perseids are the biggest and the most well-known. They reach their peak this year on the night of Aug. 12-13. Typically, 50 to 70 meteors an hour can be seen when viewing in areas without light pollution.
The Perseid meteor shower is underway. Here’s when they’ll peak in August
The Earth is currently edging into three active meteor debris fields: the Southern Delta Aquariids, the Alpha Capricornids and the Perseids. Out of these, the Perseids are the biggest and the most well-known. They reach their peak this year on the night of Aug. 12-13. Typically, 50 to 70 meteors an hour can be seen when viewing in areas without light pollution. Unfortunately, this year the moon will be 84% full, making meteor gazing difficult with only the brightest meteors visible to the naked eye in Northern California. Regardless, it will be a great excuse to get out and look at the night sky.See more coverage of top California stories here | Download our app | Subscribe to our morning newsletter | Find us on YouTube here and subscribe to our channel
The Earth is currently edging into three active meteor debris fields: the Southern Delta Aquariids, the Alpha Capricornids and the Perseids.
Out of these, the Perseids are the biggest and the most well-known.
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They reach their peak this year on the night of Aug. 12-13. Typically, 50 to 70 meteors an hour can be seen when viewing in areas without light pollution.
Unfortunately, this year the moon will be 84% full, making meteor gazing difficult with only the brightest meteors visible to the naked eye in Northern California.
Regardless, it will be a great excuse to get out and look at the night sky.
Source: https://www.kcra.com/article/perseid-meteor-shower-peak-2025/65452125