It’s AugustIt’s time for you to dust off those lawn chairs and prepare yourself for the most spectacular meteor shower of summer. Perseid Meteor Show puts on one the most stunning displays of shooting star, with up to 100 per hour when viewing under ideal conditions. Due to the interference of light from our friendly neighbor, the Moon, this year’s meteor shower will be less spectacular. But don’t worry—you’ll still be able to enjoy the spectacle. You can find out everything you need about the Perseid Meteor Shower 2025.
When is Perseid Meteorshow?
The Perseid Meteor Shower will be visible in 2025 from July 17 to August 29. Peak activity occurs from late August 12 into the early hours of August 13.
Perseids can be seen at any time of the year. just before dawnThe radiant of the Perseid meteors is highest when it is in the sky at night. Many Perseids will disappear beneath the horizon when the radiant is lower. So set your alarm for 3 a.m.—or grab some friends for a late-night viewing party.
A bright gibbous moon, which is waning and will be in the sky during this year’s peak meteor shower, will unfortunately interfere. It will rise late in the evening and stay in the sky until the Perseids are at their peak.
Perseids is known for its “fireballs” or extremely bright meteors. So you should be able to still see plenty of shooting star. Per the American Meteor SocietyThe peak this year will see you seeing between 10 and twenty meteors every hour.
Where can I watch the Perseids?
The Perseid Meteor Shower is best viewed from the Northern Hemisphere—you can see it from just about anywhere. The Perseids are only visible in the Southern Hemisphere. low to mid-latitudes (closer towards the equator)
The key to a spectacular Perseids show, no matter where in the world you are, is a clear, dark sky. Those who live in rural areas are lucky—they might be able to spot shooting stars right in their backyards. It’s well worth the trip for those living in suburbs or cities. remote area devoid of light pollution.
Visit any of the more than 230 locations to get the best Perseids views. International Dark Sky Places The world. DarkSky International is the nonprofit organization that awards this prestigious designation. dark skies Artificial light pollution
Do not forget to also check the weather. If there are clouds, you will have fewer or no Perseids to view. It may be necessary to relocate.
What is the cause of Perseid Meteor Showers?
Meteor Showers are caused by tiny pieces of rock, dust, or ice from comet or asteroid debris trails burning up in Earth’s atmospheric pressure, creating bright streaks of light. Shooting stars are not stars.
The debris which creates the Perseid Meteor Shower originates from the comet 109/PSwift-TuttleIt orbits the Sun every 133 year. Perseid meteors are a fun fact. They hit the atmosphere with an average speed of 37 miles per second.
Perseus constellation is the radiant point. You’ll end up in Perseus if you follow the paths of all Perseids backwards.
Perseid Meteor Shower viewing tips
You can now identify the source of your problem. dark, cloud-free spot Near you, find an area that is wide open with few trees and structures blocking your view. Set up a lawnchair or picnic blanket and lean back to let your eyes get used to the darkness. You should soon be able see fireballs streaking across the sky.
One more tip: don’t bother with binoculars and telescopes. These devices will actually reduce your viewing enjoyment, because they limit your field of vision. The more you can see, the better.
The original story was updated with the latest information.
