The Perseids are one of the most visually spectacular meteor showers of the year and are known for spawning impressive fireballs that light up the night sky. Get ready stargazers: the Perseid meteor shower peaks Aug. 12-13, bringing up to 100 shooting stars per hour, along with the potential for dazzling fireballs. This year's spectacle comes with one major caveat: moonlight. The 80% illuminated waning gibbous moon will rise a few hours before midnight on Aug. 12 and remain high above the southern horizon until dawn, washing out all but the brightest meteors. Despite the moonlight, the Perseids could still put on a nice show. They will appear to emanate from a point of origin — known as a radiant — located near the star Eta Persei in the constellation Perseus, which climbs high in the summer sky in the hours leading up to dawn around this time of year. Those new to stargazing can find the constellation with the help of a smartphone astronomy app, many of which make use of augmented reality technology to help pinpoint the precise locations of specific stars. Read full article here: https://www.space.com/stargazing/meteor-showers/the-perseid-meteor-shower-2025-peaks-aug-12-13-heres-what-to-expect-from-the-dazzling-cosmic-light-show