Perseids 2025
Perseids peaks on Tuesday, August 12 2025, with up to 100 meteors per hour at full strength, radiating from Perseus.
Peak
Tuesday
August 12, 2025 at 05:00 AM PDT
Peak times can shift ±1 day from year to year. Check closer to the date for the latest IMO forecast.
Moon at peak
88%
Significant — bright moon washes out faint meteors
Bright moonlight will wash out fainter meteors. Plan to observe before moonrise or after moonset for best results — only the brightest meteors will compete with the lit sky.
Shower facts
Activity period
Jul 17 → Aug 24
Radiant
Perseus
Peak ZHR
100 /h
Velocity
59 km/s
Best hemisphere
Northern
Parent body
Comet 109P/Swift-Tuttle
Other years for Perseids