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Perseid meteor shower is peaking soon

Perseids meteor shower will peak next week. But will the moon ruin it for viewers?

The Perseids meteor shower — considered one of the best shows in the sky — is set to peak next week. But the peak for fireballs shooting through the night sky coincides this year with a bright moon that is expected to negatively impact visibility for eager viewers.

NPR · 12h

Blame it on the moon. This year's Perseids meteors won't be as visible at their peak

The Perseids meteor shower is the most popular one of the year. The meteors during this time are characterized by bright fireballs and long "wakes," the streak of light and color that follow behind.

Associated Press News on MSN · 1d

Summer’s best meteor shower peaks soon. But the moon will interfere with viewing the Perseids

The Perseid meteor shower is peaking soon. This year, a bright moon will hinder viewing during peak viewing early Wednesday, so experts suggest waiting a week for darker skies.

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What to know about the Perseids and when to view the 2025 meteor shower

The meteor shower is expected to peak from Aug. 12-13, although moonlight will impact meteor visibility. The moon will be 84% ...

August stargazing: The Perseids, a ‘big fish,’ celestial conjunctions, and more

August’s full moon is the Sturgeon Moon, a name taken from the ancient fish that was once plentiful in the lakes and rivers ...

WANE 15 on MSN1d

Party in the Perseids: A party for the stars at Science Central

F ORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – Science Central is hosting a party for the stars. Party in the Perseids will be hosted on Saturday ...

Digital Camera World on MSN1d

A solar flare just upped the odds for photographing the Northern Lights this weekend – and the Perseids are starting to heat up too

The coronal mass ejection hurled from an active sunspot launched a bit sidewise, which lowers the odds of seeing the effects ...

Alexandria Echo Press3d

Minnesota Night Skies: Keep the moon at your back and enjoy the Perseids!

Alexandria Echo Press reporter Lisa Johnson and Astro Bob talk about the Perseid meteor shower, Jupiter and Venus, and the return of Mercury in this episode of "Minnesota Night Skies." ...

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