The Perseid meteor shower is currently underway and will peak this week, with expectations of 50 to 75 meteors visible per hour, particularly early Wednesday morning. A nearly-full moon may limit visibility, but major meteors will still be observed. This annual meteor shower occurs as Earth passes through debris left by the Swift-Tuttle comet, creating trails of light as particles burn up upon entering the atmosphere. Ideal viewing conditions are present early Wednesday morning before sunrise, offering a prime opportunity to witness the celestial event.
The annual Perseid meteor shower peaks Tuesday night into early Wednesday morning, generating about 50 to 75 shooting stars per hour over California and much of the U.S.
Despite a nearly-full moon, major meteors can still be seen during the Perseid meteor shower, which occurs yearly when Earth crosses the trail of dust from Swift-Tuttle comet.
The meteor shower happens when Earth passes through debris from the Swift-Tuttle comet, with tiny bits burning up in the atmosphere, creating visible trails.
The best viewing time for the Perseid meteor shower is early Wednesday morning, a few hours before sunrise at 6:23 a.m.
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