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The Perseids meteor shower, active from July 17 to August 23 and peaking around August 12-13, offers a spectacular display of bright, swift meteors and fireballs, originating from comet 109P/Swift-Tuttle, with optimal viewing conditions around the new moon on July 24.
The Perseid meteor shower, considered the best of 2025, is caused by debris from Comet 109P/Swift-Tuttle, a large comet that orbits the Sun every 133 years. The shower peaks mid-August, offering spectacular views of colorful streaks and fireballs, especially in the northern hemisphere during pre-dawn hours.
The Perseid meteor shower, known as the "Tears of St. Lawrence," peaked last weekend, offering a spectacular display of shooting stars. The meteor shower occurs when Earth passes through a stream of dust left by comet 109P/Swift-Tuttle. The best viewing time was after midnight when the radiant constellation of Perseus was highest in the sky. The Perseids are best seen in the northern hemisphere and will peak again in August 2024.
The Perseid meteor shower, one of the largest meteor showers of the year, will peak from August 12 to 13, with an expected rate of 50 to 75 shower members per hour. The meteors, created by debris from the comet 109P/Swift-Tuttle, can be seen radiating from the constellation Perseus but are visible anywhere in the sky at a speed of 37 miles per second. The shower is also known for its fireballs, and the comet itself won't be visible until 2125.