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A bright moon will make it hard to see the Perseid meteor shower in mid-August, but one night this week offers a decent ...
This summer’s best evening light show is taking place tonight, so don’t forget to go outside and look up. Although the ...
Illinois residents may have a chance to see the Perseid meteor shower this summer. He's where to look and when.
The meteor shower occurs annually from about July 17 to Aug. 23, typically peaking in mid-August, according to the American ...
The University of Illinois Springfield will co-host a special star party to view the Perseid meteor shower in August.
At 5:30 a.m., the night sky and stars will begin to fade from view as dawn approaches at 6:39 a.m. and the sun rises over the city at 7:10 a.m.
The second shower: The Perseid meteor shower, the largest of the two, will be active from July 17 to Aug. 23. It's expected to peak on Aug. 12 and 13, but the viewing experience may be diminished ...
NASA says the best time to view the Perseids is early in the morning, before dawn, in the Northern Hemisphere. Sometimes, however, the meteors can be seen at night as early as 10 p.m.
The best meteor shower of the year is already happening in Pennsylvania. While we haven't hit peak viewing yet, the Perseids ...
National Perseid meteor shower set to begin: How to view by: Steph Whiteside Posted: Jul 16, 2025 / 07:48 PM CDT Updated: Jul 16, 2025 / 07:48 PM CDT ...
At its peak, the Perseids produce 60 to 80 streaks per hour. If you're looking tonight or Friday, that number reduces significantly.