Learn when and where to watch the 2025 Perseid meteor shower, with expert tips from NASA scientists for the best viewing experience.

"The Perseids, which peak in mid-August, are considered the best meteor shower of the year," according to NASA. "With swift and bright meteors, Perseids frequently leave long 'wakes' of light and color behind them as they streak through Earth's atmosphere."

The peak of the Perseid Meteor Shower is almost here. The summer’s biggest “shooting star” show is known for having plentiful meteors, as well as the really bright streaks known as fireballs.