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Heads up: The sturgeon moon and Perseids lighting up the night sky in August
Peaking in mid-August ( Aug. 12 ), NASA considers this “the best meteor shower of the year,” noting, “With swift and bright meteors, Perseids frequently leave long ‘wakes’ of light and color behind them as they streak through Earth’s atmosphere.”
How to watch the Perseids meteor shower lighting up the August skies
The Perseids run through August 23, but the peak is coming up on the nights of August 12–13 when Earth hits the dustiest part of the comet’s trail, per Weather. The moon will be almost full this year (about 84%), which could wash out a lot of the fainter meteors. The American Meteor Society says we could miss up to 75% of the action.
The American Meteor Society also notes that the moon may give viewers some difficulty. Perseids' peak occurs just three days ...
August’s full moon is the Sturgeon Moon, a name taken from the ancient fish that was once plentiful in the lakes and rivers ...
August brings Saturn and Neptune together, offers two shadow transits of Titan, and sees a conjunction of Venus and Jupiter.
Everything you need to know about the Perseids meteor shower in 2025, from when it's taking place to how to watch it.
Every summer, the Perseids meteor shower puts on a celestial display when fragments of space debris vaporize as they fall ...
The meteor shower is expected to peak from Aug. 12-13, although moonlight will impact meteor visibility. The moon will be 84% ...
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The meteor shower occurs annually from about July 17 to Aug. 23, typically peaking in mid-August, according to the American ...
North York Moors National Park’s Sutton Bank Star Hub, near Helmsley, is offering prime spots from which to view the Perseids ...
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