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Perseids meteor shower peak expected to be muted this week

By Jenny Goldsberry
Published August 10, 2022 2:30pm ET
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Perseids meteor shower peak expected to be muted this week
The Perseids meteor shower will see its peak Thursday and Friday, despite a full moon. A full moon Thursday will lighten up the sky, making the normally abundant show of shooting stars more difficult to see this year than last. Astronomers suggest viewing the shower away from city lights and while facing away from the […]


The Perseids meteor shower will see its peak Thursday and Friday, despite a full moon.

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