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Blame it on the moon. This year's Perseids meteors won't be as visible at their peak

Blame it on the moon. This year's Perseids meteors won't be as visible at their peak
science • 8/9/2025

The Perseids meteor shower is the most popular one of the year. The meteors during this time are characterized by bright fireballs and long "wakes," the streak of light and color that follow behind.

Blame it on the moon. This year's Perseids meteors won't be as visible at their peak toggle caption Preston Dyches/NASA The annual Perseids meteor shower will reach its peak next week. But astronomers say it won't be as visible as it has been in rece... [2080 chars]