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The Virtual Telescope Project will livestream the Perseid meteor shower's peak on August 12, 2025, at 5 p.m. EDT. Viewers can watch the event online for free via the project's website, YouTube channel, and Space.com. Expect to see 50-100 meteors per hour at the peak, though a bright moon may obscure some fainter ones. The best viewing time is between 3-4 a.m. local time for in-person viewing, but the livestream offers a convenient alternative.

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