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Perseid Meteor Shower Peaks August 12-13: Don’t Miss It!

7/17/2025

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Summary

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Get ready for a celestial spectacle! The Perseid meteor shower will light up the night sky from July 17 to August 23, 2025, with its peak on August 12-13. Expect to see 50-100 dazzling meteors per hour, though a nearly full moon might dim the show. For the best experience, find a dark spot and gaze skyward before dawn!

History

Historical Context

The Perseid meteor shower, peaking on August 12-13, 2025, originates from Comet Swift-Tuttle, discovered in 1862 by Lewis Swift and Horace Parnell Tuttle. This comet, with an orbital period of approximately 133 years, produces meteors as Earth passes through its debris. Historically, the Perseids have fascinated observers, with reports of up to 100 meteors per hour, enhancing public interest in astronomy.

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Get ready for a celestial spectacle! The Perseid meteor shower will light up the night sky from July 17 to August 23, 2025, with its peak on August 12-13. Expect to see 50-100 dazzling meteors per hour, though a nearly full moon might dim the show. For the best experience, find a dark spot and gaze skyward before dawn!

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