Guide to Watching the 2025 Perseid Meteor Shower
TL;DR
The Perseid meteor shower in 2025 will be visible from July 17 to late August, with peak activity around August 12-13. Best viewing conditions occur during the new moon phase in late July, especially between July 18-28, and the optimal viewing time is between 2 and 4 a.m. in the early morning hours. The shower, originating from comet Swift-Tuttle, is most visible in the Northern Hemisphere and is best observed away from light pollution, with the brightest meteors visible during the peak.
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