The Perseid Meteor Shower

 

July 17, 2025 – The Perseid Meteor Shower

The Perseid Meteor Shower, one of the most beautiful and active meteor showers of the year, will begin to show increased activity on July 17, 2025.

Start of visible activity: July 17 at ~21:00 UTC

Radiant (Perseus constellation) rises: ~22:30 UTC

Best viewing window: From 00:00 to 04:00 UTC on July 18

Notes:

Even though the peak of the Perseids will occur around August 12–13, meteors will already be visible from July 17 onward, especially in darker skies.

You can expect to see 10–20 meteors per hour on the night of July 17 if you're in a dark, rural area with clear skies.

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