The Perseid Meteor Shower peaks on August 12 and 13, providing an opportunity to witness numerous meteors due to Earth intersecting the comet Swift-Tuttle's dust cloud. Known for spectacular fireballs, Perseids typically allow for dozens of meteors to be observed each hour. However, this year, visibility will be hindered by an 84% full moon, likely reducing meteor activity by 75%. The best viewing conditions in the Northern Hemisphere occur before dawn, with optimal conditions being dark, open skies. Viewers in the Southern Hemisphere can also observe meteor activity, including the alpha Capricornids and Southern delta Aquariids.
The annual Perseid Meteor Shower peaks around Aug. 12 and 13, potentially allowing viewers to see dozens of meteors every hour from Earth’s intersection with Swift-Tuttle's dust cloud.
This year's visibility may be compromised due to the moon being 84% full, which could reduce meteor visibility by at least 75 percent, limiting sight to only the brightest meteors.
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