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Perseid meteor shower is peaking soon

CBS News on MSN · 10h

Perseids meteor shower will peak next 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.

Associated Press News on MSN · 11h

Summer’s best meteor shower peaks soon. But the moon will interfere with viewing the Perseids

The Perseid meteor shower is peaking soon. This year, a bright moon will hinder viewing during peak viewing early Wednesday, so experts suggest waiting a week for darker skies.

Space.com on MSN · 13h

Will the bright moon ruin the Perseid meteor shower, or is it still worth watching?

Unfortunately, as luck would have it, 2025 will see the moon turn full on Aug. 9 and will be at a rather bright waning gibbous phase a few nights later, seriously hampering observation of the peak of the Perseids, predicted to occur for the overnight hours of Monday Aug. 11, into the predawn hours of Tuesday morning, Aug. 12.

Butler Eagle11m

A washed-out meteor shower, but a fantastic celestial hugging instead

It’s time once again this year for the Perseid meteor shower, and most years, it’s a marquee stargazing event over Butler, ...

Duluth News Tribune1d

Astro Bob: 7 tips for enjoying Perseid meteor shower (plus, aurora alert!)

Earthgrazers are Perseid meteors that strike the atmosphere at a very shallow angle, like a stone deftly skipped across the ...

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