The 2025 Perseid meteor shower, peaking around August 12th, promises 50-100 meteors per hour. However, a nearly full moon will dim fainter meteors. Optimal viewing is before sunrise in North America, after sunrise in Northern Europe. Observers should seek locations that shield the moon's glare. Despite the moon, the Perseids, known for fireballs and occasional audible hisses, remain a spectacular event, viewable online if clouded out.

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