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science5 months ago

Perseid Meteor Shower Peaks Tonight: Viewing Tips and Highlights

The Perseid meteor shower peaks overnight August 12-13, offering a spectacular display of up to 100 meteors per hour, visible to the naked eye or via a free online livestream by the Virtual Telescope Project. Best viewing occurs between 2 a.m. and 4 a.m. local time in dark, open skies, despite the bright moon, with bright fireballs still visible. The shower originates from debris left by Comet Swift-Tuttle, which poses no threat to Earth in the foreseeable future.

via Newsweek|
#comet-swift-tuttle#live-stream#meteor-shower-peak
science5 months ago

Perseid Meteor Shower 2023: Peak Viewing Tips and Challenges

The 2025 Perseids meteor shower peaks around August 12th, with rates of 50-100 meteors per hour, despite the bright Moon. Best viewing times are around local sunrise, and viewers can enhance their experience by choosing dark viewing sites and using simple tools like FM radios to hear electrophonic sounds. The shower is caused by comet 109P/Swift-Tuttle, and can be observed worldwide with patience and proper planning.

via ScienceAlert|
#2025#august#comet-swift-tuttle
science5 months ago

Perseid Meteor Shower Peak Approaching Amid Moonlight Challenges

The Perseid meteor shower, considered the best of the year with up to 100 meteors per hour, is peaking around August 12-13, but viewing may be hampered by an almost full moon and cloud cover, making only the brightest meteors visible. Tips for viewing include finding dark, high-altitude locations and minimizing light pollution. The meteors originate from comet Swift-Tuttle and are named after the constellation Perseus.

via USA Today|
#2025-peak#comet-swift-tuttle#moon-interference
science1 year ago

"Spectacular Perseid Meteor Shower Kicks Off 2024 Season"

The Perseids meteor shower season starts tonight and will peak on August 11-13, offering a spectacular view due to favorable moon phases. The Perseids, caused by Earth's orbit intersecting with the comet Swift-Tuttle's path, will be joined by other meteor showers, making this season particularly dazzling. Observers can expect to see up to 90 meteors per hour under optimal conditions.

via The Wild Hunt|
#astronomy#comet-swift-tuttle#meteor-shower
science-and-nature1 year ago

"2024's Top Meteor Shower: Viewing Dates Revealed"

The Perseid Meteor Shower, considered the best annual meteor shower, will peak on August 12, 2024, with optimal viewing conditions between midnight and dawn. Skywatchers can expect up to 100 meteors per hour as Earth passes through the debris of Comet Swift-Tuttle. The shower will be visible from July 14 to September 1, with the best viewing on the mornings of August 11, 12, and 13.

via MassLive.com|
#august-2024#comet-swift-tuttle#nasa
astronomy2 years ago

"Captivating Perseid Meteor Shower Illuminates the Night Sky in Stunning Photos"

The Perseid meteor shower, one of the most dazzling meteor showers visible in the Northern Hemisphere, is currently ongoing until September 1, 2023. Stargazers and astrophotographers around the world have captured stunning images of shooting stars during the shower's peak, including photos from Israel, China, Turkey, Spain, Japan, the United States, and China. The Perseids are caused by Earth passing through the debris left by Comet Swift-Tuttle.

via Livescience.com|
#astronomy#astrophotography#comet-swift-tuttle
astronomy2 years ago

"2028's Perseid Meteor Shower: A Celestial Spectacle for the Ages"

The Perseid meteor shower, set to peak this weekend, may be followed by an even more spectacular display in 2028. Comet Swift-Tuttle, the parent comet of the Perseids, is predicted to release a stream of debris that Earth will pass through in 2028, potentially resulting in a meteor storm with over 1,000 meteors per hour. Astronomers have observed a correlation between comets and meteor showers, and it is believed that most meteor showers have a cometary origin. Recent perturbations by Jupiter may also shift the core of the Perseid stream closer to Earth's orbit, enhancing the annual shower. However, the 2028 display may be hindered by unfavorable moonlight conditions.

via Space.com|
#2028-perseid-display#astronomy#comet-swift-tuttle
astronomy2 years ago

"Get Ready for Spectacular Perseids Meteor Shower: Prime Viewing Times Revealed"

The Perseid meteor shower, the most popular meteor shower in the northern hemisphere, has begun and will peak in the pre-dawn hours of Sunday, August 13. The best viewing conditions include being in a location with low light pollution, clear skies, and being outside during the peak hours. This year's Perseids are particularly exciting because the peak night occurs when the moon is down, allowing for better visibility. The Perseids are caused by the Earth passing through the dust-strewn orbit of comet Swift-Tuttle, and they are primarily visible in the northern hemisphere.

via Forbes|
#astronomy#comet-swift-tuttle#dark-sky