US EditionVenus And Jupiter Dazzle In A ‘Planet Parade’ As Perseids Peak: The Night Sky This Week
DENMARK, AUG 10 – The Perseid meteor shower peaks with an expected 60-100 meteors per hour despite moonlight, alongside a rare alignment of Venus, Jupiter, Mercury, and Saturn visible before sunrise.
- On Aug. 12, Denmark’s night sky combined the Perseid meteor shower peaks with Venus, Jupiter, Mercury and Saturn visible in the early morning.
- The Perseid meteor shower runs from July 17 to Aug. 23, with a ZHR of 60–100 meteors per hour, peaking between Aug. 12 and 13, NASA reports.
- According to Mark Laurin, astronomy guide, the 84%-full moon may wash out all but the brightest meteors during the peak on Aug. 12, when about 150 shooting stars per hour are expected.
- About 45 minutes before sunrise, Venus and Jupiter will appear less than 1 degree apart, and Mercury will be visible low in the eastern sky.
- Looking ahead, NASA noted the Moon’s glare will wash out most meteors on the Geminids peak night, but skywatchers can anticipate "moon-free viewing in December.
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