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Perseids peak dimmed by moonlight
This year's Perseids peak will be fainter due to a full moon; viewing tips inside.
The Perseids meteor shower will peak next week but is likely to be washed out by a full moon.
Perseids Peak Dimmed by Moonlight
The Perseids meteor shower will reach its peak next week, but a full moon is expected to wash out much of the display. NASA says a few bright meteors may still be visible in the predawn hours, but viewing conditions will not be ideal. In clear skies, observers could see about 25 meteors per hour.
Key Takeaways
"Don't go outside and stand"
Advice on how to approach meteor watching from a sky observer
"Get a nice lounge chair where you're comfortable"
Practical tips to improve the viewing experience
"Sometimes you go 10, 15 minutes without seeing anything"
Acknowledgment of viewing gaps before activity bursts
The forecast for Perseids this year highlights a familiar tension between natural spectacle and imperfect conditions. A bright full moon competes with darkness, testing the public's willingness to chase wonder with patience. The result is a reminder that some beauty depends on luck with the sky.
Highlights
- Don't go outside and stand
- Get a nice lounge chair where you're comfortable
- Sometimes you go 10, 15 minutes without seeing anything
- Four or five will show up in the same minute
The night sky still invites curiosity even when the moon steals the show.
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