The Perseid meteor shower will peak in visibility on the night of August 12 and before dawn on August 13, allowing viewers to see an average of up to 100 meteors per hour. This celestial event occurs as Earth traverses debris from Comet Swift-Tuttle. Visibility is best in dark-sky areas with little light pollution. Observers should start watching around 11 p.m. local time. No special equipment is needed, but a 30-minute adjustment period in the dark is recommended to optimize viewing conditions.
The annual Perseid meteor shower is expected to peak on the night of Aug. 12 and before dawn on Aug. 13, with an average of up to 100 meteors per hour.
The Perseids meteor shower occurs when Earth passes through debris left behind by Comet Swift-Tuttle, with the comet debris moving at around 133,200 mph.
The meteor shower is most easily seen from the Northern Hemisphere and is best viewed in dark-sky destinations with minimal light pollution.
No telescopes or binoculars are needed to see the meteor shower; giving your eyes time to adjust to the dark is recommended.
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