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Perseids & Eclipse Sky Show | Dayton News
The Perseid meteor shower is back and blazing—expect 50 to 100 meteors an hour under clear skies, fueled by debris from comet Swift-Tuttle. This year’s peak coincides with a total solar eclipse over Spain, Iceland, and Greenland, plus a rare six-planet alignment. While the eclipse steals the spotlight, the best meteor viewing happens after totality, when moonlight is absent and skies are dark. With bright fireballs, summer warmth, and no moonlight to interfere, now’s the perfect time to chase shooting stars. Just head outside after dusk, find a dark spot, let your eyes adjust for 30 minutes…
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