The Perseid meteor shower peaked on Aug 12–13, overcoming the glare of a waning gibbous moon to put on a spectacular show of shooting stars that delighted onlookers worldwide. In previous years, the ...

This season’s blockbuster isn’t showing in theaters, it’s lighting up the skies overhead. The annual Perseid meteor shower, which is known for some of the brightest shooting stars, is slated to happen ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. If "swift and bright" meteors that leave long and brilliant wakes of light and color trailing behind them as they streak across ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. An award-winning reporter writing about stargazing and the night sky. The annual Perseid meteor shower may have peaked overnight ...

One of the most dazzling meteor showers of the year is about to take a bow and exit stage left, but there's still time for stargazers in Washington state to catch one last show. The annual Perseid ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio — There’s still time to catch the Perseid meteor shower, with darker skies now offering better viewing than during its moonlit peak. Stargazers who head out between now and Aug. 23 ...

The Perseid meteor shower — one of the best of the year, according to NASA — treats stargazers to plentiful bright meteors streaking swiftly through the atmosphere and colorful exploding fireballs.

The Perseid meteor shower 2025 peaked Aug. 12-13, delighting skywatchers worldwide. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. The Perseid ...