Perseid meteor shower nears it's peak — after the next full moon. Here's when to watch the August sturgeon moon 2025 and zooming fireballs in the sky.

This month, stargazers will have the chance to witness a particularly stunning lunar event. August’s Sturgeon Moon, a striking full moon with an orange colour, will light up the skies on the dusk

Peaking in mid-August ( Aug. 12 ), NASA considers this “the best meteor shower of the year,” noting, “With swift and bright meteors, Perseids frequently leave long ‘wakes’ of light and color behind them as they streak through Earth’s atmosphere.”