Perseid Meteor Shower 2023: Peak Viewing Tips and Challenges
TL;DR
The 2025 Perseids meteor shower peaks around August 12th, with rates of 50-100 meteors per hour, despite the bright Moon. Best viewing times are around local sunrise, and viewers can enhance their experience by choosing dark viewing sites and using simple tools like FM radios to hear electrophonic sounds. The shower is caused by comet 109P/Swift-Tuttle, and can be observed worldwide with patience and proper planning.
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