August's full moon will make it difficult to see the shooting stars in the sky.
The best time to view the shower is between July 14 and Sept 1. The peak of the shower will be on August 12 and 13th.
The August full moon will peak at 9:35 pm on August 11. When the moon makes its closest approach to Earth at the same time that it is full, it will appear larger and brighter in the night sky.
There are early'shooting stars' in the shower.
At the peak of the shower, viewers can expect to see between 50 and 100 visible meteors per hour. The bright light from the full moon will reduce the number of visible meteors to between 10 and 20 per hour.
Earth passing through bits of ice and rock left behind by comet Swift-Tuttle causes the Perseids. Earth passes through the densest and dustiest part of the comet's trail.
The Virtual Telescope Project wants to give viewers a chance to see some meteors before the moon is full. There will be a live stream at 9 pm.
There is still time for viewers to see some of the Perseids before they disappear. Between midnight and dawn is when the best time to see meteorites. Give your eyes time to adjust to the darkness by finding a viewing area away from artificial light.
There are a few other ways to view the shower. If you want to know when the next shower will occur and how to view it, check out our guide.
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