Predicted peak: The peak is predicted** for 20 UTC on August 12, 2025. So the mornings of August 11 and 12 are probably the peak. August 13 might be good as well, but be aware that the Perseids tend to fall off rapidly after their peak.

Important note on Perseid meteor-watching in 2025: The moon will be in its waning gibbous phases during the 2025 peak of the Perseid meteor shower. Try watching this shower from late July until bright moonlight begins to obscure the view. Many Perseids are bright. So if the moon is up, you can try blocking it from view to enhance your viewing. Try standing in the shadow of a barn. This shower rises to a peak gradually, then falls off rapidly. And Perseid meteors tend to strengthen in number as late night deepens into the wee hours before dawn. The shower is often best just before dawn. And if you’re watching for meteors before dawn, don’t miss the dazzling conjunction of Venus and Jupiter in the morning sky on August 12. See the chart below.

Shower details - Radiant: 03:17 +58.1° - ZHR: 100 - Velocity: 37 miles/sec (swift - 59km/sec) - Parent Object: 109P/Swift-Tuttle

Next Peak - The Perseids will next peak on the Aug 12-13, 2025 night. On this night, the moon will be 84% full.

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