Perseid meteor shower set to dazzle northern hemisphere this week
The annual Perseid meteor shower is expected to peak this week, with astronomers predicting 50 to 100 meteors per hour under ideal conditions. The event coincides with a new moon, providing excellent viewing opportunities for the northern hemisphere.
Why it matters
The Perseids are a major annual astronomical event that attracts significant public interest and scientific observation.
Ancient statues are seen during the Perseid meteor shower atop Mount Nemrut in southeastern Turkey in August 2024. Ancient statues are seen during the Perseid meteor shower atop Mount Nemrut in southeastern Turkey in August 2024. Meteors Perseid meteor shower set to dazzle northern hemisphere this week Astronomers say viewing conditions promising for this year’s shower, and 50 to 100 meteors an hour may be visible
Prefer the Guardian on Google The Perseid summer light show is back, and viewing conditions are especially promising across the northern hemisphere.
The meteor shower’s is expected to peak on Wednesday night into Thursday morning, and coincides with a total solar eclipse across Spain, Iceland and Greenland and a six-planet parade – though the best time to view the fireballs will come after totality.
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