The Perseid meteor shower peaks on August 12-13, offering a spectacular display of shooting stars and fireballs. However, a nearly full moon will hinder visibility, reducing the visible meteor rate to approximately 15 per hour, primarily in the pre-dawn hours of August 13th. Experts suggest viewing from a dark location with the moon at your back, between 1-5 a.m. local time, for optimal viewing. The meteors originate near the constellation Perseus.

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