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Get ready for one of the most spectacular meteor showers of the year!
The Perseid meteor shower reaches its peak around August 12–13, 2026, as Earth passes through debris left behind by Comet 109P/Swift-Tuttle. NASA's 2026 forecast puts the peak around August 13 at 14:09 UTC, with a zenithal hourly rate of about 92 meteors per hour under ideal conditions.
NASA Technical Reports Server
Most Perseid meteoroids are tiny particles from the comet. When they enter Earth's atmosphere at extremely high speeds, they heat and glow, creating the bright streaks we call meteors.
For the best chance of seeing them, find a dark location away from city lights, give your eyes time to adjust, and look toward a wide area of sky. The shower is especially good for Northern Hemisphere observers.
📸Credit: NASA/Preston Dyches
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