US EditionBest Meteor Shower of the Year, Packed with Fireballs, Is Starting Soon
JUL 15 – The Perseids, Delta Aquariids, and Alpha Capricornids offer varying peak rates, with Perseids expected to be 75% less active this year, according to the American Meteor Society.
- The Perseids meteor shower, known for bright fireballs, will peak on August 12 and 13, 2025, visible worldwide from July 17 to August 23.
- This event occurs as Earth passes through debris left by Comet Swift-Tuttle, with meteor streaks resulting from dust burning in the atmosphere.
- Additional meteor showers include the Delta Aquariids active from July 12 to August 23, peaking around July 29-31 with about 25 meteors per hour.
- NASA states that peak viewing is toward pre-dawn hours and advises finding dark locations to see the 50 to 100 meteors per hour that Perseids can produce.
- However, a waning gibbous moon on August 12 will reduce Perseids visibility by about 75%, suggesting darker locations and patience are needed to observe the shower.
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Perseid meteor shower set to begin: How to view
(NewsNation) — The Perseid meteor shower is almost here, offering skywatchers a view of what is considered the best meteor shower of the year. The shower is expected to begin on July 17 and last until at least Aug. 23, with the peak expected to occur from Aug. 12-13. The Perseids are known for fireballs that last longer than an average meteor and for leaving long wakes of color and light as they move through the atmosphere. ‘Dark spot with …
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