Perseid Meteor Shower Peaks Tuesday Night

 Perseid Meteor Shower, which is active from July 16 – August 24, will reach its peak on the night of Augest 12yh.

The phenomenon occurs as Earth passes through debris left behind by Comet 109P/Swift-Tuttle, with meteors appearing to radiate from the constellation Perseus in the northeastern sky.

For the best view, astronomers recommend looking up after 2.00 am, about 20 degrees above the horizon. Viewers are advised to head to a dark location away from city lights for an unobstructed view.

2025 isn't expected to be the best year to see the meteors, unfortunately, as the waning gibbous moon will rise in the evening, washing out any faint meteors that may have been seen under a new moon. Ideal conditions can produce 50-100 meteors per hour, but with the brightness form the moon, expect 20-50 under dark skies away from city lights.

Another fun astronomical event will be gracing the morning skies through much of this week - the conjunction of Venus and Jupiter!