✦ Perseids from León
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The Perseids meteor shower peaks from León around Aug 12-13, with up to 150 meteors per hour under ideal conditions. In 2026 a new moon means dark skies, and the radiant in Perseus is best viewed after midnight. Local best viewing window: 2026-08-13 23:00:00 to 2026-08-14 04:00:00. Tonight: not ideal for sky watching tonight.
2026 Conditions in León
Peak Night
Aug 12-13
Max Meteors/Hour
150
Moon
🌑 Great
Best Viewing
2026-08-13 23:00:00 — 2026-08-14 04:00:00
Tonight's Weather in León
How to Watch from León
- Find a dark spot away from city lights — parks, hilltops, or rooftops work well
- Lie on your back and look straight up — no telescope needed
- Give your eyes 20 minutes to adapt to the dark
- Best viewing is usually after midnight when Perseus is highest
◐ Eclipse + Perseids — The Same Night in León
The Perseids peak on the same night as the total solar eclipse over Spain — August 12, 2026. León sits inside the path of totality, so the sky goes completely dark.
Eclipse times in León →