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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 Perseids result from “bigger particles than a lot of other showers,” said NASA’s Bill Cooke, giving them the appearance of “bright fireballs” — easier to spot than many others. How ...
Very intense or unusual meteor showers are known as meteor outbursts and meteor storms, which produce at least 1,000 meteors an hour, most notably from the Leonids. [1] The Meteor Data Centre lists over 900 suspected meteor showers of which about 100 are well established. [2] Several organizations point to viewing opportunities on the Internet. [3]
View 50-100 meteors per hour during this year's Perseid meteor shower. Viewing conditions, best stargazing hours and more.
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 annual Perseid meteor shower peaks overnight Sunday and into the predawn hours Monday, giving skywatchers around the world a chance to enjoy one of the best shooting star displays of the year.
Much of the present article would make a great section titled "Viewing the Perseid metorites". SmithBlue 12:31, 12 August 2007 (UTC) (They are only meteorites after they hit the ground - until then they are meteors. Best viewing of meteorites is probably in a museum someplace.) SteveBaker 00:12, 22 August 2008 (UTC)
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.