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'It will last for quite a while': How to catch 100 shooting stars an hour during August's Perseid meteor shower

The Perseid meteor shower is peaking this week, with up to 100 shooting stars per hour visible.

By · Published August 7, 2026 at 21:21 UTC · Updated August 9, 2026 at 22:27 UTC

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  4. Evidence threshold reached The story had enough independent coverage for an explanatory brief.
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Source diversity sample: Yahoo · Sky & Telescope · NASA (.gov) · WTHR · Raleigh News & Observer · Yahoo Life UK.

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📍 How it ended

The Perseid meteor shower was anticipated with several articles providing viewing tips and event details. Coverage quieted after the peak viewing period without a definitive conclusion in the coverage.

Epilogue added 4d ago, after coverage quieted.

The story so far

The Perseid meteor shower is peaking this week. The shower is expected to last for several days, with the best viewing opportunities occurring in the early morning hours. NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center is hosting an online watch party to observe the event.

The Perseid meteor shower is visible from various locations around the world. WTHR and the Raleigh News & Observer provide local viewing tips for Indiana and North Carolina, respectively. However, the visibility of the meteor shower may be affected by local weather conditions and light pollution.

NASA's online watch party offers an alternative for those unable to view the shower directly.

Synthesized by Archynetys from the headlines below under a strict no-invention contract. ✓ fact-checked: unsupported claims removed (88% supported) Updated 5d ago.

The obvious questions

When is the best time to view the Perseid meteor shower?

The best viewing opportunities occur in the early morning hours during the peak of the shower, which is this week.

How many shooting stars can be seen during the Perseid meteor shower?

Viewers can expect to see up to 100 shooting stars per hour during the peak of the Perseid meteor shower.

What factors can affect the visibility of the Perseid meteor shower?

Local weather conditions and light pollution can affect the visibility of the Perseid meteor shower.

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