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Best meteor shower of year to soon send up to 90 'shooting stars' an hour across new moon sky
Denver Gazette • • science
Key Points:
- The Perseids meteor shower, one of the most popular annual meteor showers, will peak between August 12 and August 13 under ideal conditions due to a new moon, resulting in very dark skies.
- This year, meteor visibility could reach up to 90 meteors per hour in areas without light pollution, higher than the typical 30 to 50 meteors per hour.
- The Perseids are already active from July 17 through August 24, with meteor activity increasing towards the peak dates and then dropping off quickly afterward.
- The best viewing times are early mornings just before dawn on August 12 and 13, and observers are advised to find dark locations away from city lights for optimal viewing.
- Cloud coverage remains a critical factor, so clear skies are essential to fully enjoy the meteor shower spectacle.
