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Perseid meteor shower peaks overnight in North Texas as hot, dry weather continues
FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth • • science
Key Points:
- The annual Perseid meteor shower will peak overnight Wednesday into Thursday morning in North Texas, with ideal viewing conditions due to clear skies and a new moon phase providing dark skies.
- Peak meteor activity is expected between 10 p.m. Wednesday and 5 a.m. Thursday, with the best viewing toward the northeast about 40 degrees above the Perseus constellation, away from city lights.
- Despite the celestial event, North Texas continues to experience a severe heat wave with temperatures exceeding 100 degrees, including a forecasted high of 101 degrees at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport.
- Persistent dry conditions, low humidity, and gusty winds have increased fire risk across the region, with nearly 30 consecutive days without rain making vegetation highly susceptible to fire spread.
- Morning temperatures will remain near 80 degrees, quickly rising back into triple digits throughout the week as the stagnant high-pressure system maintains the heat and dryness.
