The Perseids meteor shower — considered one of the best shows in the sky — is set to peak this week. But the peak for fireballs shooting through the night sky coincides this year with a bright moon that is expected to negatively impact visibility for eager viewers.

The Perseids peak in 2025 is Aug. 12-13, specifically early Wednesday for those in North America. At that time, the moon will be 84% full, according to the American Meteor Society.

"In 2025, the waning gibbous moon will severely compromise this shower at the time of maximum activity," the organization says . "Such conditions will reduce activity by at least 75 percent as only the brighter meteors will be visible."

Viewers this year can expect to see between 10-20 Perseids each hour, as opposed to 50 Perseids per hour un

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