Timelapse captures Perseids meteors over Oregon

A timelapse taken from the summit of Oregon’s Black Crater volcano captured the Perseids meteor shower on August 7.

The Perseids meteor shower is expected to peak in mid-August and is considered the best of the year, according to NASA .

However, it may not be totally visible.

NASA said this year, an 84% full Moon on the peak night will hinder visibility. While a few bright meteors may still be visible in the pre-dawn hours, overall viewing conditions will be less than ideal, the agency said.

When can I watch the Perseids meteor shower?

What you can do:

NASA says people can view the shower on the nights of August 12 and 13.

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