While the Perseids are active this year from July 14 to Sept. 1, the meteors are expected to reach a peak in activity Sunday and Monday, according to the American Meteor Society.

The Perseid Meteor Shower has returned for its annual appearance, and this year's show is already underway. Starting on July 17, 2025, the night sky has began its transformation into a stage for ...

The Perseids meteor shower will kick off Thursday night with shooting stars and zooming fireballs expected to light up the sky through August. Here's when it peaks and where to watch.

Originating from the constellation Perseus, the Perseids are made up of leftover particles from comet 109P/Swift-Tuttle. Every year, Earth passes through the comet's debris trail, resulting in the ...

The Perseids are active every year from around July 14 to August 24, according to NASA. The meteor shower peaks in mid-August, peaking this year on August 11, 12 and 13.

The Perseids are back to dazzle the sky with bursts of light and color. More than 50 meteors per hour are expected, according to the American Meteor Society. Here’s what to know about the ...

Missed the Perseids meteor shower over the weekend? Don’t worry. There are still other opportunities to catch shooting stars this summer. The meteor shower, which started in July, is expected to ...

While the Perseids are active this year from July 14 to Sept. 1, the meteors are expected to reach a peak in activity Sunday and Monday, according to the American Meteor Society.

The Perseids result from “bigger particles than a lot of other showers,” said NASA’s Bill Cooke, giving them the appearance of “bright fireballs” — easier to spot than many others.

The Perseids are particles released from comet 109P/Swift-Tuttle, which was discovered in 1862 by Lewis Swift and Horace Tuttle. It orbits the sun once every 133 years, last passing through the ...