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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 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
science6 months ago

Perseid Meteor Shower: Your Guide to the Best Viewing This Summer

The Perseid meteor shower, a highlight of summer skywatching, is hampered this year by the moon, but observers can still enjoy four other minor meteor showers (Delta Aquarids, Alpha Capricornids, Eta Eridanids, Kappa Cygnids) between July 29 and August 16, with the best viewing conditions before midnight and in dark skies. These showers offer a variety of meteors in different colors and speeds, providing a rewarding experience for sky enthusiasts.

via Space|
#minor-meteor-showers#moon-phase#perseid-meteor-shower