Perseid meteors continue through August 23, 2025, with the peak on Aug 12–13 under a Moon about 84% full, and by Aug 23 the Moon is new, giving dark skies for meteor watching; the meteors originate from Comet Swift–Tuttle. The minor Kappa Cygnids shower peaks around Aug 16–18, producing about 3 meteors per hour and…
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On August 19, 2025, NOAA’s Space Weather Prediction Center forecast a minor geomagnetic storm (G1) that could make the Northern Lights visible across 14+ U.S. states. Areas fully or partially within tonight’s aurora visibility zone include Alaska; Washington; Idaho; Montana; North Dakota; South Dakota; Minnesota; Wisconsin; Michigan; Maine; Vermont; New Hampshire; New York; Iowa; and…
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The Perseid meteor shower is already ramping up for Aug 5–6, 2025, with an expected 10–20 meteors per hour under dark skies after midnight. Perseids are famous for fireballs, producing bright meteors that can blaze through moonlight despite lunar glare. The full Sturgeon Moon occurs on Aug 9, and the peak nights Aug 11–13 will…
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