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Perseid Meteor Shower 2026
Perseid Meteor Shower peaks under a dark sky, with only 0% of the moon lit.
Peak · Thursday, August 13, 2026 at 1:52 AM UTC
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- Good: Dark moon
- Good: High rate
Perseid Meteor Shower peaks under a dark sky, with only 0% of the moon lit.
- Good: Dark moon
- Good: High rate
| Peak | Thu, Aug 13, 2026, 1:52 AM UTC |
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| Active window | Jul 19 to Aug 25 |
| Expected rate | Up to about 100 per hour |
| Moon at peak | 0% lit |
The summer favourite: plenty of bright, fast meteors on warm nights. Look anywhere in the sky after midnight.