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The shower lasts through Sept. 1. Here’s what to know about the Perseids and other meteor showers. ... The Northern Hemisphere will have the best view of the Perseids. This year's peak coincides ...
View 50-100 meteors per hour during this year's Perseid meteor shower. Viewing conditions, best stargazing hours and more.
However, as long as skies are relatively clear this year, a half-illuminated moon should set by around 11:30 p.m. local time, making conditions favorable for viewing the Perseids, according to ...
The Sun will be just clearing the eastern horizon. For this reason, the best viewing time for a meteor shower is generally slightly before dawn — a compromise between the maximum number of meteors available for viewing and the brightening sky, which makes them harder to see.
Miss the Perseid meteor shower over the weekend? While the Perseids' peak may have passed, there's still time to see them. Here's how.
Dates are given for 2024. [2] [3] The dates will vary from year to year due to the leap year cycle.This list includes showers with radiants in both the northern and southern hemispheres.
The Zeta Perseids (ζ–Perseids) are a daylight meteor shower that takes place from about May 20 to July 5. [1] On the peak date of June 13, the radiant is only 16 degrees from the Sun. [ 3 ] The shower was discovered at Jodrell Bank Observatory in 1947 using radio equipment. [ 1 ]
When does the Perseid meteor shower peak? The Perseids are active from July 14 to Sept. 1 — but like all meteor showers, it shoots the most stars at its peak. This year, the Perseids peak in the ...