✦ Meteor Shower

Perseids Meteor Shower 2026

123 days
:
09 hrs
:
51 min
:
07 sec

2026 Conditions

Peak Night
Aug 12-13
Max Meteors/Hour
150
Moon Conditions
🌑 Great
Speed
Fast (59 km/s)

About the Perseids

The king of meteor showers. 2026 is exceptional: new moon means pitch-dark skies, and the peak coincides with the total solar eclipse in Spain. Up to 150 meteors per hour under perfect conditions.

Active period: Jul 17 – Aug 24
Parent body: Comet 109P/Swift-Tuttle
Radiant: Perseus

● ✦ Eclipse + Perseids — The Same Night

The 2026 Perseids peak on August 12 — the same day as the total solar eclipse in Spain. After the eclipse, the new moon guarantees pitch-dark skies. This is a once-in-a-generation night for sky watching.

Learn about the eclipse →

How to Watch

  • Find a location away from city lights with a clear view of the sky
  • Lie on your back and look straight up — no telescope or binoculars needed
  • Give your eyes 20 minutes to adapt to the darkness
  • Best viewing is usually after midnight when the radiant is highest
  • Dress warm and bring a blanket — you'll be lying still for a while

Don't Miss the Perseids

Get a reminder the day before the peak so you can plan your viewing.