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Perseid Meteor Shower Peaks Under Moonless Skies on Aug. 12–13

A new moon will produce very dark skies that could let observers see many more meteors than usual if local weather is clear.

Perseid Meteor Shower Is Active and Set To Peak Overnight on Aug. 12–13

Bright Gibbous Moon Dims Perseid Meteor Shower Peak

Moonlight Dims Perseid Meteor Shower at Its Peak