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Everyone’s talking about the Perseid meteor shower – but don’t bother trying to see it in Australia or NZ

In recent days, you may have seen articles claiming the “best meteor shower of the year” is about to start. Unfortunately, the hype is overblown – particularly for observers in Australia and New Zealand.

The Conversation

Perseids Meteor Shower Illuminates the Night — What's Behind the Dazzling Display And Where To Catch It

Catch the 2025 Perseids meteor shower lighting up the UK skies. Discover the science behind the spectacle, peak dates, and top viewing tips for stargazers this summer.

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The Perseid meteor shower kicks off summer 'shooting star' season this week. Here's how to see it

Each summer, skywatchers around the world look forward to the famous Perseid meteor shower, but often overlook four lesser showers that peak between July 29 and Aug. 16.

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The Perseids are coming — here's how to watch the glorious meteor shower before the moon ruins the show

As many as 100 "shooting stars" per hour can be visible, but a bright moon on the peak of the Perseids on Aug. 12 and 13 means evasive action is required.

LiveScience

The Annual Perseid Meteor Shower Peaks This Weekend and It Is A Must-See Event

The shower peaks on Sunday night, but the next few days all offer great stargazing.

Inverse

How to watch the Perseid meteor shower live online tonight (Aug. 12)

Find out where and when you can watch the peak of the Perseid meteor shower online for free.

Space

Perseid meteor shower 2024 peaks this weekend. Here's how to see summer's best 'shooting stars'

The 2024 Perseid meteor shower should reach its peak during the overnight hours of Aug. 11 into early Aug. 12, when there is almost no moon.

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Starwatch: Perseids to peak in dazzling shower mid-month

Up to 100 meteors an hour will appear to emanate in all directions from their radiant point in Perseus constellation

The Guardian - UK

An Astounding 3 Meteor Showers Are Visible In The U.S. This Week

The Perseids won’t peak until August 11, but this week they’ll appear alongside two other meteor showers.

Inverse

Astrophotographer from city snap photos of the Perseid meteor shower

An astrophotographer from the district was thrilled to snap photos of the Perseids as the annual meteor shower peaked on Saturday night and the early hours of Sunday.

The Hindu

Watch the Perseid meteor shower tonight with this free telescope livestream

Skywatchers can enjoy the popular Perseid meteor shower from the comfort of their own homes when it peaks on Saturday (Aug.12) and Sunday (Aug. 13).

Space

How to watch and photograph this weekend's Perseid meteor shower

The Perseid meteor shower is peaking this weekend – here's how to watch, photograph and livestream the shooting stars.

TechRadar

Perseid meteor shower peaks this weekend — but 2028's show might be one for the ages

The annual Perseid meteor shower should put on a nice show this weekend — but a spectacular Perseid display appears to be in the cards four years from now.

Space

The 2023 Perseid meteor shower peaks this weekend! Here's what you need to know.

The Perseid meteor shower peaks on the evening of Aug. 12 and before dawn on Aug. 13. The prolific shower is not one to be missed.

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The Independent UK

The Perseid meteor shower peaks this weekend and it's even better this year

The annual Perseid meteor shower reaches its peak this weekend

Inverse

Perseids: You Need to See This Year's Most Awesome Meteor Shower

The Perseids are visible now, and they'll peak on the night of August 12.

LiveScience

Perseid meteor shower peak on Aug. 12 and 13 will be the 'best in years.' Here's how to watch.

As many as 100 'shooting stars' per hour will be visible during the moonless peak of the Perseids on Aug. 12 and 13.

Space

The Perseid meteor shower peaks in August. Here's how to see it

The Perseid meteor shower, one of the most dependable annual showers, peaks on Aug. 12 and 13, and this year looks great for meteor watchers in North America.

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Inverse

August 2023 Sky Guide: Perseids, Supermoons, and Conjunctions, Oh My!

Here's everything you won't want to miss in the night sky this month, and when and how to see it.

Tribune News Service

Stargazing in New England: A partial solar eclipse and good conditions for meteor showers in 2023

BALTIMORE — Though New Englanders will be missing out on a total solar eclipse passing over Western Australia in 2023, and a “ring of fire” eclipse crossing the Western United States, there’s still plenty to look for in the skies in the coming year.

Inverse

2023 meteor shower calendar: When to see the brightest shows of the year

Your guide to the best sky shows of the year.

Daily Mirror

Perseids meteor shower 2022: Date, time it peaks and how to spot shooting stars

As well as a supermoon this week, the Pereseids meteor shower will also be in full force. But how can you watch the shooting flashes of light and when will it be?

Tribune News Service

Meteor shower, supermoon will brighten Thursday's night sky — but that's a problem

Those who enjoy watching the skies will see two events later this week collide: A supermoon will compete with the Perseid meteor shower to light the night.

Daily Record

Supermoon, meteor showers and other space events that will take place this August

Scots who take to the countryside may be able to see the astronomical wonders.

LiveScience

Perseid meteor shower 2024: What it is, where to see it, and how to watch

Everything you need to know about August's prolific display of "shooting stars."

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