🌟This weekend, you can spot Jupiter, the Pleiades star cluster, and the bright star Aldebaran in the sky.
🌙Tomorrow, the crescent moon will be visible near Saturn and Mars.
✨Saturday night into Sunday morning is the peak for the Perseid meteor shower.
🌌The Perseid meteor shower originates from the comet Swift-Tuttle.
🌠Although better visible from the southern hemisphere, you might catch a glimpse of a few meteors in the northern hemisphere.
Which planets can I see in the sky this weekend?
—You can spot Jupiter, Saturn, and Mars in the sky this weekend.
What is the Perseid meteor shower?
—The Perseid meteor shower is an annual meteor shower caused by the debris left behind by the comet Swift-Tuttle.
When is the peak of the Perseid meteor shower?
—The peak of the Perseid meteor shower is Saturday night into Sunday morning.
Is the Perseid meteor shower better visible in the northern or southern hemisphere?
—The Perseid meteor shower is better visible from the southern hemisphere, but you might still be able to catch a glimpse of a few meteors in the northern hemisphere.
What time should I look for the Pleiades star cluster?
—You should look for the Pleiades star cluster about 30 minutes after sunset.
00:12Meteorologist Victoria Cavalieri gives a preview of what to expect in the sky this weekend.
00:26Jupiter and the Pleiades star cluster will be visible tonight.
00:57Tomorrow, the crescent moon will be near Saturn and Mars.
01:08Saturday night into Sunday morning is the peak for the Perseid meteor shower.
01:11The Perseid meteor shower originates from the comet Swift-Tuttle.
01:18The Perseid meteor shower is better visible from the southern hemisphere.
01:21You might still be able to see a few meteors in the northern hemisphere.
01:24Look for the Pleiades star cluster about 30 minutes after sunset.
