Perseids Peak Under New Moon | Durham News

Don’t miss this year’s Perseid meteor shower — one of the most dazzling annual sky shows, with 30 to 60 meteors per hour, and possibly up to 100 under perfect conditions. Caused by debris from Comet Swift-Tuttle (which won’t return until 2125), these streaks have lit up our skies for over 2,000 years. This year’s peak coincides with a new moon, eliminating moonlight interference for crystal-clear viewing. Head to a dark spot, look straight up, and let your eyes adjust — the best time is between 11 p.m. and sunrise. Bonus: it’s happening alongside a total solar eclipse in Spain and Greenland, plus a rare six-planet alignment. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/bb313334ce2c0e4e