The Perseid meteor shower 2025 peaked Aug. 12-13, delighting skywatchers worldwide. The Perseid meteor shower peaked on Aug 12–13, overcoming the glare of a waning gibbous moon to put on a spectacular show of shooting stars that delighted onlookers worldwide.

Did you miss the peak of the Perseids meteor shower? You can still catch it. Where and when to get the best view of celestial event around Ohio.

The other reason is that it's one of the most active meteor showers of the year. During its peak, the meteor shower is known to rain down as many as 100 meteors per hour, accordin