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Beyond the Perseids: 6 meteor showers worth watching this summer

The Perseids may steal the spotlight, but six lesser-known meteor showers could also light up summer skies.

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The Perseid meteor shower starts this week. Here's why you should look up now

The Perseid meteor shower begins on July 17 alongside two others, making "shooting stars" likely any night this month and next.

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The 10 best places in the UK to see the partial solar eclipse on Aug. 12

August 12 will see the deepest partial solar eclipse in the U.K. for many decades, hours before the peak of the annual Perseid meteor shower. Here's where to go.

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The biggest skywatching day of 2026 is coming. Here's what you'll see in North America and Europe

Whether you're in Spain, Iceland, the U.K. or North America, here's exactly what you'll see in the sky on Aug. 12 — and when to look.

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Geminid meteor shower forecast: Will skies be clear across the US on Dec. 13–14?

The Geminid meteor shower peaks Dec. 13–14, and the U.S. weather forecast will play a key role in what you'll see.

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Perseid meteor shower 2025 outshines moon to put on a spectacular show (photos)

The Perseid meteor shower 2025 peaked Aug. 12-13, delighting skywatchers worldwide.

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Sky Spectacle: The Perseids Peak Tonight – Here's Where and When to Look

The Perseid meteor shower peaks tonight, lighting up UK skies with up to 100 shooting stars an hour. Find out the best time and spots to watch this celestial show.

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Perseids meteor shower peaks tonight — here's how to spot hundreds of shooting stars

Catch the Perseids meteor shower tonight, with tips to make the most of your view and gear that can take it even further.

Tom’s Guide

Watch the 2025 Perseid meteor shower peak Aug. 12 in free webcast

The annual Perseid meteor shower will peak overnight Tuesday (Aug. 12), and you can enjoy the event live online with the Virtual Telescope Project's webcast.

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How to watch and photograph this week's Perseid meteor shower

The Perseid meteor shower is peaking this week – here's how to watch and photograph the shooting stars.

TechRadar

Stargazers prepare for meteor shower of the year as the Perseids peak

Yearly spectacle, most visible in northern hemisphere, is caused by Earth passing through debris of ancient comet

The Guardian - UK

Don't miss Perseid meteor shower 2025 peak Aug. 12-13: Here's what you need to know

The Perseid meteor shower takes place each year as Earth travels through the debris shed by comet 109P/Swift-Tuttle.

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Perseid meteor shower: when and how to see it

The Perseid, which is named after the constellation Perseus, is set to peak soon

Evening Standard

Perseid meteor shower: How to see hundreds of shooting stars tonight

Weather conditions in the UK make it an ideal opportunity to see the peak of the Perseids

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Perseids 2025: All you need to know about the annual celestial spectacle

Every August, humanity has a rendezvous with the cosmos. It is an ancient tradition, almost a rite of summer, to go out under the cover of night and wait for a "shooting star". The highest peak of the meteor shower will be on the night of 12 to 13 August.

The Guardian - UK

Starwatch: Look out for the Perseids, the best meteor shower of the year

Shower peaks on the night of 12 to 13 August, when in ideal conditions as many as 100 meteors an hour can be seen

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Will the bright moon ruin the Perseid meteor shower, or is it still worth watching?

While moonlight might steal the spotlight, it won't steal the Perseids' show.

The Independent UK

Summer's best meteor shower peaks soon. But the moon will interfere with viewing the Perseids

The Perseid meteor shower is peaking soon

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A solar flare just upped the odds for photographing the Northern Lights this weekend – and the Perseids are starting to heat up too

NOAA is predicting a potential minor solar storm on August 08

The Independent UK

Rare chance to see full moon and meteor shower together

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Sturgeon full moon to coincide with arrival of Perseids meteor shower

The Moon reaches peak illumination in August just ahead of the best shooting stars of the year

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The Perseid meteor shower 2025 peaks Aug. 12-13: Here's what to expect from the dazzling cosmic light show

The Perseids are one of the most visually spectacular meteor showers of the year and are known for spawning impressive fireballs that light up the night sky.

The Conversation

Everyone’s talking about the Perseid meteor shower – but don’t bother trying to see it in Australia or NZ

In recent days, you may have seen articles claiming the “best meteor shower of the year” is about to start. Unfortunately, the hype is overblown – particularly for observers in Australia and New Zealand.

International Business Times UK

Perseids Meteor Shower Illuminates the Night — What's Behind the Dazzling Display And Where To Catch It

Catch the 2025 Perseids meteor shower lighting up the UK skies. Discover the science behind the spectacle, peak dates, and top viewing tips for stargazers this summer.

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The Perseid meteor shower kicks off summer 'shooting star' season this week. Here's how to see it

Each summer, skywatchers around the world look forward to the famous Perseid meteor shower, but often overlook four lesser showers that peak between July 29 and Aug. 16.

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