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Perseids Peak Dims Under Full Moon, Observers Adjust Plans

Lunar glare limited fainter meteors during the peak, making darker sites and early-night windows essential for continued sightings.

Astronomers Gear Up for August’s Sturgeon Moon, Six-Planet Alignment and Perseid Peak

Perseid Meteor Shower Delivers Early-Morning Shows As Full Moon Nears