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Perseid meteor shower peaks into early morning hours Thursday

Headline from WTOL Toledo, on the newest of 4 developments

Considered one of the best meteor showers of the year, this August could be exceptionally brilliant under the new moon phase.

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  1. Upcoming Perseid meteor shower will be more visible thanks to a new moon

    Headline from KION Central Coast ·

  2. Perseid meteor shower peaks Wednesday night: Where and how to view the cosmic display

    Headline from NBC New York ·

  3. Perseid meteor shower peaks overnight Wednesday with dark skies for WA skywatchers

    Headline from KING 5 Seattle ·

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    Perseid meteor shower peaks into early morning hours Thursday

    Headline from WTOL Toledo ·

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  1. NBC Chicago

    The Perseid meteor shower peaks soon. Here's why this year may stand out (opens NBC Chicago)

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    NBC Chicago's feed description

    The Perseids become active on July 17 to Aug. 23 and are expected to peak on Aug. 12-13.

  2. The Jamestown Sun

    Astro Bob: Perfect year for watching the Perseid meteor shower (opens The Jamestown Sun)

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    The Jamestown Sun's feed description

    The annual meteor shower crests to maximum on Wednesday night, Aug. 12-13.

  3. NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

    How to spot the Perseid meteor shower, a summer light show that promises to dazzle (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)

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    NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth's feed description

    The Perseid Meteor Shower is seen at Sagamore Beach in Sandwich, MA, on August 13, 2025. (Photo by Austin DeSisto/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

  4. KION Central Coast

    Upcoming Perseid meteor shower will be more visible thanks to a new moon (opens KION Central Coast)

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    KION Central Coast's feed description

    By CBS Bay Area One of, if not the best, meteor showers of the year is upon us. The Perseid meteor shower happens every summer, but this year is extra special for a few reasons. Let’s zoom to the science behind the Perseids. A meteor is a piece of space rock or debris that enters

  5. Winchester Star

    How to spot the Perseid meteor shower, (opens Winchester Star)

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    Winchester Star's feed description

    Astronomers say viewing conditions are promising for the Perseid meteor shower this year. A new moon will prevent moonlight from spoiling the show. NASA says about 50 to 100 meteors per hour may be visible under ideal conditions during Wednesday…

  6. The Guardian

    Perseid meteor shower set to dazzle northern hemisphere this week (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Astronomers say viewing conditions promising for this year’s shower, and 50 to 100 meteors an hour may be visible The Perseid summer light show is back, and viewing conditions are especially promising across the northern hemisphere.

  7. WPRI Providence

    How to spot the Perseid meteor shower (opens WPRI Providence)

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    WPRI Providence's feed description

    Astronomers say viewing conditions are promising for the Perseid meteor shower this year.

  8. Phl17

    Perseid meteor shower: When is the best time to watch the summer light show? (opens Phl17)

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    Phl17's feed description

    The Perseid summer light show is back — and viewing conditions are especially promising for the Northern Hemisphere.

  9. WHDH Boston

    How to spot the Perseid meteor shower, a summer light show promising to dazzle (opens WHDH Boston)

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    WHDH Boston's feed description

    NEW YORK (AP) — The Perseid summer light show is back — and viewing conditions are especially promising for the Northern Hemisphere. The meteor shower’s peak Wednesday night into...

  10. PhillyVoice

    Annual meteor shower to have 'ideal' viewing conditions Wednesday night (opens PhillyVoice)

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    PhillyVoice's feed description

    The annual Perseid meteor shower will hit its peak viewing conditions Wednesday night, when stargazers in rural areas could be able to see dozens of shooting stars every hour.

  11. Foxlexington

    Lexington could have great viewing conditions for Perseid meteor shower (opens Foxlexington)

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    Foxlexington's feed description

    The Perseids are set to light up Kentucky skies this week. Here's the best time to watch from Lexington and what conditions to expect.

  12. The Boston Globe

    The Perseids are back: Here’s where and when to view the best meteor shower of the year (opens The Boston Globe)

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    The Boston Globe's feed description

    The most popular meteor shower of the year is making a comeback to the summer night sky this week.

  13. 12News Now Beaumont

    Perseids, one of the 'best meteor shower of the year,' peaks this week during a rare double celestial event (opens 12News Now Beaumont)

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    12News Now Beaumont's feed description

    The peak of one of the best meteor showers of the year will coincide with a total solar eclipse and a planetary parade.

  14. WRBL Columbus

    The Perseid Meteor shower will coincide with a solar eclipse (opens WRBL Columbus)

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    WRBL Columbus's feed description

    COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — This year's Perseid meteor shower (August 11-14) will coincide with a total solar eclipse. This year's total solar eclipse will happen on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, and this just so happens to be the same day that the Perseid meteor showers are expected to begin their peak.

  15. Times Of San Diego

    Perseid meteor shower drops into night sky, but extreme heat presenting a threat this year (opens Times Of San Diego)

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    Times Of San Diego's feed description

    Highs in the Anza-Borrego region this week are expected to hover around triple digits, topping 100F nearly every day.

  16. KXAN Austin

    The Perseids meteor shower peaks this week: When to view in Central Texas (opens KXAN Austin)

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    KXAN Austin's feed description

    Look up at the sky on Wednesday night for a show as the Perseids meteor shower peaks.

  17. FOX 46 Charlotte

    The best meteor shower of the year peaks this week, how to view (opens FOX 46 Charlotte)

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    FOX 46 Charlotte's feed description

    There is a high amount of activity in the sky with this meteor shower and you can get bright fireballs.

  18. New York Post

    When to see Perseid meteor shower peak in California this week (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Californians will have a prime opportunity to see up to 100 shooting stars an hour when the Perseid meteor shower peaks this week.

  19. ABC 11 Raleigh

    Perseid Meteor Shower visible in NC, peaks midweek; here's what to expect (opens ABC 11 Raleigh)

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    ABC 11 Raleigh's feed description

    Photographers and stargazers, circle Wednesday, August 12, on your calendars so that you don't miss the peak of the Perseid Meteor Shower!

  20. The Columbian

    Perseids meteor shower might put on big show (opens The Columbian)

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    The Columbian's feed description

    There’s a reason to expect great things from this year’s Perseids meteor shower, but you may also want to manage your expectations.

  21. NJ.com / Star-Ledger

    Why this summer’s Perseid meteor shower will be the best one in years (opens NJ.com / Star-Ledger)

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    NJ.com / Star-Ledger's feed description

    The Perseids are known for their large volume of shooting stars and bright fireballs.

  22. Ozarks First

    Perseids peak Wednesday night, viewing looks good (opens Ozarks First)

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    Ozarks First's feed description

    Optimal viewing conditions for the Perseid meteor shower are expected in the Ozarks starting late Wednesday night due to clear skies and a new moon.

  23. BBC News

    Perseid meteor shower reaches peak: When and where to catch a glimpse (opens BBC News)

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    BBC News's feed description

    On Wednesday night the Perseids will peak offering the best chance of seeing a 'shooting star'.

  24. NBC New York

    Perseid meteor shower peaks Wednesday night: Where and how to view the cosmic display (opens NBC New York)

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    NBC New York's feed description

    The Perseid meteor shower is considered one of the best of the year, and it peaks Wednesday night. It’s called the Perseid meteor shower because the meteors radiate from the constellation Perseus, which rises in the northeastern sky late in the evening – around 11 p.m.

  25. NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

    The most dramatic meteor shower of the summer peaks the day of a solar eclipse (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)

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    NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth's feed description

    A shooting star from the Perseid meteor shower streaks across the night sky against the backdrop of the Milky Way, as seen in Schleswig-Holstein, Dahmeshöved, Germany, on Sunday.

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