meteor showers
Perseids
Perseids has a recurring observing season. Compare its active period, radiant and annual peak guides, then check local darkness and Moon conditions.
Moon conditions are a viewing variable
Moonlight, moonrise timing and Moon altitude can change how many faint meteors are visible during the local viewing window.
Artificial light boundary
Move away from direct lamps, bright screens and dense urban glow where practical.
Perseids
Perseids usually belongs to August. The radiant is Perseus region, but it should be used as a reference direction rather than a point to stare at.
Use the radiant as a general reference direction, then watch a broad area of sky rather than one precise point.
Where to see
Choose a safe open-sky location with practical access and a wide view above the horizon.
Frequently asked questions
Which other major showers can I compare?
You can also browse Quadrantids, Lyrids, Eta Aquariids, Perseids, Orionids, Leonids and Geminids.
Related meteor-shower guides
SunPoint viewing note
Use the radiant as a reference and scan a broad area of sky. SunPoint does not publish dark-sky or Bortle claims without supporting light-pollution data.