Thankfully, there were still plenty of bright meteors to be seen, which outshone the moon to dazzle stargazers and provide a mesmerizing target for the astronomical community, who captured the shooting stars against a backdrop of aurora and framed spectacular landscapes.

Perseid meteor shower peaks August 12–13 with up to 100 meteors/hour; watch live or catch fireballs before dawn.

The Perseids will peak again Tuesday with mostly clear skies on tap. But will haze and a somewhat full moon play spoiler?