The Perseid meteor shower, known for its plentiful meteors and bright “fireballs” that blaze across the night sky, will peak tonight, August 12 to 13, 2025. The moon will be bright, but you’ll still be able to see a stunning display in dark areas.

Here’s what to know about this skywatching event, and how you can catch the show.

Why the Perseids are popular

The Perseids always make for an impressive show. Skywatchers in dark areas can observe around 50 meteors per hour at the shower’s peak. This includes both traditional meteors that leave vibrant streaks in their wakes, as well as the occasional bright fireball of color and light.

This isn’t necessarily the most active meteor shower (the Geminids and Quadrantids vie for that honor), but because the Perseids occur during warm summer nig

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