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The Perseid meteor shower always peaks around August 11, 12 and 13 .
In 2023 , the moon will be a waning crescent and 10% illuminated during 2023 ’s peak.
Perseid meteors tend to strengthen in number as late night deepens into the wee hours of the morning .
The shower is named in honor of the constellation Perseus.
The 2023 Perseid meteor shower should produce the most meteors in the predawn hours of August 11, 12 and 13 .
A thin waning crescent moon shouldn’t interfere with seeing the meteors.
Most meteors strike Earth ’s atmosphere unseen.
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