Perseid Meteor Shower
The annual Perseid meteor shows lands one night before the new moon begins, meaning viewers get an unhindered view of the illuminative particles streaking across the sky.
Learn about the Perseid meteor shower and get some tips as to where and when to view this phenomenon at its peak.
For sky gazers in the Northern Hemisphere, an excellent opportunity is coming up to see a fantastic light show in the sky by way of the annual Perseid meteor shower.
The Perseid meteor shower should still be visible on the night of Monday, August 13, and the early hours of Tuesday, August 14.
If you missed the meteor shower during this past weekend (August 11 and 12), you may still have the opportunity to catch it on Monday night, August 13, into the first hours of Tuesday, August 14.
In case you're wondering, the Perseid meteor shower will be visible on the night of Sunday, August 12 through the first hours of Monday, August 13. The live streaming by NASA will be provided if weather permits it (below).
The Perseid meteor shower will also be viewable on Sunday night, August 13, into the first hours of Monday morning across the skies of North America.