The Perseid meteor shower is peaking Tuesday. Here's how to see it
It's finally time to watch one of the best meteor showers of the year: the brilliant display known as the Perseids.
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5 developments- Aug 6, 2025Only center coverage:Perseid meteor shower set to peak Aug. 12-13
- Aug 8, 2025Only center coverage:How to view the Perseids meteor shower — with up to 150 shooting stars per hour — in Colorado’s mountains
- Aug 9, 2025Summer's best meteor shower peaks soon, but here's when experts say is the best time to see them
- Aug 11, 2025One of the best meteor showers of the year will peak this week
- Aug 12, 2025The Perseid meteor shower is peaking Tuesday. Here's how to see it
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2 viewpointsThe Perseid meteor shower is peaking Tuesday. Here’s how to see it
Blame it on the moon. This year's Perseids meteors won't be as visible at their peak
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12 viewpointsRan by 7 outlets· ABC 7 Los Angeles, ABC 7 New York, +5 more
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2 viewpointsHow to watch tonight’s Perseid meteor shower and the special planetary surprise
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1 articleStarwatch: Look out for the Perseids, the best meteor shower of the year
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