Perseid meteor shower 2024: when, where and how to see it
WEBAug 12, 2024 · The Perseid meteor shower peaks around Aug.11 through Aug.13. Our guide tells you how and where to look for them.
Perseid meteor shower 2024: All you need to know - EarthSky
WEBAug 11, 2024 · Bottom line: The Perseid meteor shower will likely peak on the morning of August 12, 2024. Midnight to dawn is best for watching! Be sure to watch in a dark sky.
Perseids Meteor Shower 2025 - timeanddate.com
WEBThe 2024 Perseid meteor shower peaks in August. Find best dates and use the meteor showers animation to see how, where and when to see the shooting stars.
Perseids - Wikipedia
WEBThe Perseids are a prolific meteor shower associated with the comet Swift–Tuttle that are usually visible from mid-July to late-August. The meteors are called the Perseids because they appear from the general direction of the constellation Perseus and in more modern times have a radiant bordering on Cassiopeia and Camelopardalis .
Look Up! Perseid Meteor Shower Peaks Aug. 11-12 - NASA
WEBAug 2, 2016 · Make plans now to stay up late or set the alarm early next week to see a cosmic display of “shooting stars” light up the night sky. Known for its fast and bright meteors, the annual Perseid meteor shower is anticipated to be one of the best potential meteor viewing opportunities this year.
How and When to Watch the Perseids Meteor Shower Peak - The New York Times
WEBAug 11, 2023 · On any given night, far from bright city lights, there’s a chance that you’ll see a beautiful streak shoot across the sky as a meteor flies overhead. But on special dates …
The 2023 Perseid meteor shower peaks Aug.12-13. Here's what …
WEBAug 10, 2023 · The Perseids are a yearly highlight for meteor hunters who, in the right conditions, could see as many as 100 fireballs and light trails per hour from the meteor shower, according to the...
Perseids - NASA Science
WEBThe Perseid meteor shower, which peaks in mid-August, is considered the best meteor shower of the year. With swift and bright meteors, Perseids frequently leave long …
In Depth | Perseids – NASA Solar System Exploration
WEBThe Perseids are one of the most plentiful showers with about 50 to 100 meteors seen per hour. They occur with warm summer nighttime weather allowing sky watchers to comfortably view them. Perseids are also known for their fireballs.
Get Ready for a Great Perseid Meteor Shower - Sky & Telescope
WEBAug 11, 2023 · The annual Perseid shower will make its big splash on the night of August 12–13. Patience has its reward. Observers won't have to tangle with the full Moon as we did last year. Instead, an 8%-illuminated crescent will rise around 3 a.m. local time and make a welcome sight in the eastern sky as dawn gets underway.