The Perseids meteor shower is one of the most spectacular events in the Bay Area sky this summer. Key viewing times include the pre-dawn hours after moonset, particularly from midnight to 5:00 a.m. Conditions for optimal viewing require clear skies, so checking the weather is essential. Viewers are advised to dress warmly and allow their eyes to adapt to darkness before looking toward the northeast horizon, where the constellation Perseus rises. The meteors originate from debris of the comet Swift-Tuttle, creating bright streaks as they burn up in the atmosphere.
The Perseids, one of the most dazzling and reliable meteor showers of the year, are streaking across the Bay Area night sky, and this summer, Venus and Jupiter will join the cosmic show in a rare pre-dawn pairing.
Aim for the pre-dawn hours after moonset, especially between midnight and 5:00 a.m., for the best meteor watching experience.
Make sure to check the weather forecast - clear skies are essential for optimal viewing. Dress warmly as temperatures can drop at night, even in summer.
A meteor shower occurs when Earth passes through a stream of debris left behind by a comet or an asteroid, creating striking streaks of light.
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