What to know about the Perseids and when to view the 2025 meteor shower
The Perseids meteor shower begins this week and is expected to offer one of the best astronomy shows of 2025.
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The Perseids meteor shower begins this week and is expected to offer one of the best astronomy shows of 2025.
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The Geminid meteor shower this year is set to peak at almost the same time as December's full moon, which could make for challenging viewing conditions.
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Two meteor showers are expected to flash across night skies around the same time this week.
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NASA described the Ursids as "a meteor shower for diehards only." It is set to peak Thursday night into Friday morning.
The Orionids are known for their brightness and speed, traveling at about 41 miles per second.
About 50 to 100 meteors from the Perseids can be seen per hour under ideal conditions, according to NASA.
The Lyrids have lit up the sky for the past 2,700 years and potentially dozens of meteors could be seen per hour.
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If you can catch only one meteor shower this year, it should be the Perseids.
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The Delta Aquarid meteor shower occurs July 12 to August 23 every year and peaks in late July.
"Traditionally it kicks off the season of meteor showers."
It's been an annual event for over 2,000 years ...
Clear skies will make for prime viewing conditions, the experts say.
Experience the annual Perseids meteor shower by visiting a park or observatory for an optimal view of this phenomenon.
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The temperatures and wind chill Tuesday morning are in the dangerously cold range. Here's a look at the conditions, and what that could mean for your commute.
Looking at a chance for a snow showers, mainly before 10am. Mostly cloudy today, with temps near 16. Wind chill values as low as -9 to -13. West southwest wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Another round of accumulating snow will impact the area late tonight through Wednesday early afternoon, impacting the AM commute. Possible 1-3" with pockets of 4" possible. Arctic air returns Friday and remains across the area through the weekend. Potential for minimum wind chill to fall below -15F Saturday and Sunday mornings.