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Perseid Meteor Shower Shines This Weekend with Planet Parade

8/15/2025

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The Perseid meteor shower peaked earlier this week but was hindered by a bright moon.
Improved visibility for remaining meteors is expected this weekend due to a darker sky.
Under ideal conditions, the shower can produce up to 75 meteors per hour.
For optimal viewing, observers should find dark areas and minimize light pollution.
This weekend, the Pleiades and a "planet parade" with Jupiter, Venus, Saturn, and Mercury will also be visible.

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The Perseid meteor shower peaked earlier this week but was hindered by a bright moon.
Improved visibility for remaining meteors is expected this weekend due to a darker sky.
Under ideal conditions, the shower can produce up to 75 meteors per hour.
For optimal viewing, observers should find dark areas and minimize light pollution.
This weekend, the Pleiades and a "planet parade" with Jupiter, Venus, Saturn, and Mercury will also be visible.