by The annual Perseid meteor shovel is climax this evening and delivers the greatest representation of “Shooting Stars” 2025.
Every August find the Perseids for the bright, fast meteors who produce long cocks when they burn in the earth’s atmosphere at a speed of up to 60 kilometers per second.
This year a full moon on August 9 could influence the visibility of some smaller meters if the shower of the Perseid meteor reaches its peak. Here is a complete guide to take a look at the Perseids this week.
When does the 2025 Perseid -meteor shoe shoe boost give?
The 2025 Perseids appeared on July 17th and will continue until August 24th. However, the best representation of shooting stars will be during the night from August 12th to 13th.
Between 60-100 meters occur under perfect conditions every hour, with the highest intensity taking place on Wednesday morning shortly after 3 a.m.
This year’s PersIDS display takes place during a decreasing meau moon with lighting of around 80 percent, which could affect the views of oily meteors.
The full moon on August 9th to 10th will occur as well as the annual Persoeid meteor shower reached its peak (Getty/Istock)
The natural light pollution generated by the moon means that the number of Perseid meters observing with the naked eye is probably significantly reduced, but the brightest are still shine through.
How to see the Perseid meteor shower
The Perseid meteor shower radiates from the constellation Perseus in the northeast of the night sky.
The best way for occasional observers to localize the Perseus constellation is a smartphone astronomy -app, but for meteor showers that only look up should be enough to see the shooting stars.
Avoiding light pollution is the key. So go from street lamps to a wide open space with a clear look.
While the moon subsides all week, its light will weak and the Perseids will be easier to see.
Where is the best place to watch the personal?
The Perseid meteor showers can be seen from all over the northern hemisphere, with Perseus rising high in the night sky.
Some of the shooting stars can also be seen from the southern hemisphere, but the radiation is lower in the sky and therefore more easily hindered by objects on the horizon.
The latest forecast from the British Met Office suggests that large parts from Great Britain and Ireland will have a clear sky on Tuesday evening.
The weather forecast for 3 a.m. on August 13, 2025 indicates that there will be a good view of the Persoeid meteor shower in large parts of the United Kingdom (Met Office) (Met Office).
The Midlands and Northern part of England and Wales have a minimal cloud cover, while most of the Central and East Tyrland is clear.
What is Perseid meteor showers?
The annual Perseid meteor shower occurs when the comet SWIFT-TUBTLE approaches the sun and releases a dust path.
While the orbit of the earth crosses this cosmic dust, it burns in the atmosphere to create an apparently shooting stars that roam across the sky.
The 2025 Perseid meteor shower will create a highlight of up to 100 shooting stars per hour in ideal conditions on the night from August 12th to 13th in August (Getty/iStock)
The European Space Agency describes the Persodes as “natural fireworks”, which have been a regular characteristic of the sky of the earth for thousands of years.
“It offers a fabulous spectacle for the spectators on earth,” said the ESA in an infographic on the phenomenon.
“The Perseid meteor shower has its name from the constellation Perseus, from where the shooting stars seem to come.”
Anyone who cannot experience Perseids this August this August will get another chance next year – and then every year.
