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Three meteor showers (Perseid, alpha Capricornids, and Delta Aquariid) are currently active over Mississippi.

The full "Sturgeon Moon" will occur on August 9, 2025, potentially impacting meteor shower visibility.

The full moon's brightness will reduce visibility of the Perseid meteor shower during its peak on August 12-13.

The best time to view the meteor showers will be after the full moon, as the sky darkens towards the new moon on August 23.

The August full moon will rise tonight over Mississippi. But stargazers have other astronomical events to look forward to this month.

Three meteor showers are happening now. Showy fireballs and shooting stars will be visible at night over Mississippi until late August.

The Perseid is the most famous of the three.

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