The Perseids meteor shower 2023 will peak from midnight last Saturday into the early morning this Sunday.

Perseids Meteor Shower 2023 is known for soaring stars, colorful fireballs, and up to 100 meteors per hour

The Perseids Meteor Shower 2023 will peak from around midnight on August 12 into the early morning of August 13. With a nearly new moon to keep the skies inky dark, the timing for this year’s Perseids couldn’t be more perfect.

To catch the peak of Perseids Meteor Shower 2023, look toward the constellation Perseus in the east to the northeast sky. The Perseids Meteor Shower 2023 technically runs from July 14 to Sept. 1 this year, but it will reach its peak flurry of activity overnight from Saturday, Aug. 12 into Sunday, Aug. 13.

If the skies are clear, the Perseids Meteor Shower 2023 will be particularly special. The night’s sliver of a waning crescent moon will be just over 10 percent illuminated. That means light from our neighboring space rock won’t wash out the shooting stars as it did last year.

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Where to Watch the Perseids Meteor Shower 2023

To see Perseids Meteor Shower 2023, head to a remote or dark-sky-certified place that’s far from light pollution, such as a national park or a stargazing-friendly hotel.

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