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Perseid Meteor Shower reaches its peak: How to see 100 shooting stars per hour and is it visible in India?

The Perseid meteor shower comes from debris left by Comet Swift–Tuttle, which takes 133 years to orbit the Sun.

August 13, 2025 / 13:23 IST
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Perseid Meteor Shower 2025: Where and How to watch (Image: Canva)

There is something magical about watching the night sky. Tonight, that magic comes alive as the Perseid meteor shower reaches its peak, promising streaks of light across the darkness.

Fewer Meteors Expected Due to Bright Moon

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In previous years, skywatchers have spotted up to 50 meteors each hour. This year, experts expect fewer, as August’s bright full moon will hide many of the fainter trails. Bill Cooke of NASA’s Meteoroid Environments Office says most viewers may see between 10 and 20 meteors per hour. Meteor expert Robert Lunsford estimates peak rates closer to 15 per hour.

Meteors may appear as early as 10 pm local time. Early evening may bring long “earth grazers” before the moonlight grows stronger. The most spectacular displays often happen in the pre-dawn hours, when the sky is darkest.