The Perseids will peak this week, but a bright moon will make the meteor shower harder to see
Summary
The Perseid meteor shower will peak early on Wednesday, but a bright moon may make it harder to see. Experts suggest skywatchers wait a week when the moon will be less bright. The viewing period for the Perseids extends until August 23.Key Facts
- The Perseid meteor shower peaks early Wednesday morning.
- A bright moon, about 84% full, will make the Perseids harder to see.
- Experts recommend waiting a week for better viewing conditions when the moon is not as bright.
- Under ideal conditions, between 60 to 100 meteors can be seen per hour.
- During the peak with a bright moon, visibility might drop to 10-20 meteors per hour.
- The Perseids come from debris left by comet 109P/Swift-Tuttle.
- The best time to watch a meteor shower is during the early pre-dawn hours away from city lights.
- The Perseid viewing period lasts until August 23.
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