The best time to see Perseid Meteor Shower in 2026 is August 12-13, 2026.
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August 12-13, 2026
Best conditions in years
A new moon makes 2026 the darkest Perseids in years.
Summer's dependable favorite: swift meteors, close to one a minute after midnight. This year's peak lands on a new moon, about as dark as this shower ever gets.
Peak rate: ~100 / hour
Where it is visible: Northern Hemisphere, best after midnight
Best from the northern hemisphere. The radiant sits high in Perseus at about 58 degrees north, so from Australia, New Zealand or southern South America you see very little of it.
Next time: Perseid Meteor Shower, August 12-13, 2027
Perseid Meteor Shower 2026: August 12-13, 2026.
Perseid Meteor Shower 2027: August 12-13, 2027.
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