The Perseids are the most predominant of the yearly meteor showers. It usually starts around July 21st, peaks around August 12th and ends around September 1st. Depending on the Moon phase and light pollution….there could be 50 or more meteors per hour. However, it does sound like we will be dealing with a Waning Gibbous Moon this year. Below are some resources that I have collected.
- 2017 Meteor Showers
- Ultimate Guide to Meteor Showers in 2017
- The Greatest Meteor Show of All Time – NASA
- Perseid Meteor Shower 2017: When, Where & How to See It
- Viewing the Perseids in 2017
- 2017 Perseid Meteor Shower – TimeAndDate.com
- Meteor shower guide for 2017 – EarthSky
- How to watch 2017’s Perseid meteors – EarthSky
- Best Perseid shower in 96 years? Nah – EarthSky
- Perseid Meteor Shower 2017: What is it, when to watch it and where
- Perseid Meteor Shower Will Be In Full Glory On August 12 And 13
- Astronomy POTD – Perseid Meteors over Turkey
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Happy Observing!
Header image credit: Sky & Telescope
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