The Perseid meteor shower is a spectacle not to be missed as, if conditions are right, it’s a great opportunity to spot lots of bright meteors – around 100 per hour!
In 2025, the Perseids are visible between 17th July – 24th August, but in 2025 the meteor shower reaches it peak on 12th August.
Here are some top tips for how to spot meteors:
☄️ Research the best time to spot the meteor shower – for the Perseids in 2025 in the UK, this is between midnight and 5.30am on 12th August. The days leading up to this date could also be good opportunities to see a good show.
☄️ Ideally, the sky should be dark. You’ll get a better view away from streetlights and when the Moon is not full. In mid-August in the UK, the sky will be darkest after 10pm.
☄️ Unfortunately, in 2025, the peak of the Perseid meteor shower is just three days after a full Moon, so the sky will be quite bright and meteors will be harder to spot than in some years.
☄️ Fill your view with the sky and wait! Lying on the ground is a great way to see as much as possible, or get comfy in a deckchair.
☄️ Give your eyes 15 minutes to get used to the dark
☄️ Check the weather forecast – a clear sky will give a better view.
☄️ Look around! Perseid meteors can appear anywhere in the sky.