Perseids meteor shower 2025: When, where, and how to watch the show

Get ready for the Perseid meteor shower this August, a yearly spectacle as Earth passes through Comet Swift-Tuttle's dust trail. The peak viewing time is overnight on August 12th into the early hours of August 13th, with up to 100 meteors per hour. Find a dark spot away from city lights, ditch the binoculars, and enjoy the celestial show.

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