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Perseid meteor shower reaches its peak

Perseids meteor shower will peak this 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.

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Miss the Perseids meteor shower peak? There's still time to watch. Here's how and when

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Watch the 2025 Perseid meteor shower peak Aug. 12 in free webcast

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How to Watch the Perseid Meteor Shower and Northern Lights

The next meteor shower to peak after the Perseids are the Orionids. They peak between Oct. 20 and Oct. 21, though they are active from Sept. 26 through Nov. 22, 2024.

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The Perseids — the "best meteor shower of the year" — are back ...

A meteor streaks across the sky during the annual Perseid meteor shower, Tuesday, Aug. 10, 2021, in Spruce Knob, West Virginia. Bill Ingalls/NASA via Getty Images How to watch the Perseids ...

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Perseid meteor shower reaches its peak

How to Watch the Perseid Meteor Shower and Northern Lights

The Perseids — the "best meteor shower of the year" — are back ...

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