Watch the Milky Way rise over Oregon’s Mack Reef as the Perseids meteor shower streaks through the sky. Captured at Oregon Islands National Wildlife Refuge, this timelapse shows one of nature’s best night shows. The annual meteor shower began in July and peaks August 12. Video by U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service | U.S. Department of the Interior

2025 Perseids Meteor shower Very much hyped as the biggest and best of the year, it was a disappointment for most viewers last night. The 82% full moon was so bright only a few meteorites were seen. I was out for over three hours, near a major city in Germany which means lots of light pollution making it even more difficult. I was with a couple of friends and together we saw about 15 smaller ones in different parts of the sky, but I managed to capture at least one good one. You can see it here i