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Perseid Meteor Shower 2027
A 87% lit moon will wash out the fainter meteors of Perseid Meteor Shower.
Peak · Friday, August 13, 2027 at 8:00 AM UTC
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- Caution: Bright moon
- Good: High rate
A 87% lit moon will wash out the fainter meteors of Perseid Meteor Shower.
- Caution: Bright moon
- Good: High rate
| Peak | Fri, Aug 13, 2027, 8:00 AM UTC |
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| Active window | Jul 19 to Aug 25 |
| Expected rate | Up to about 100 per hour |
| Moon at peak | 87% lit |
The summer favourite: plenty of bright, fast meteors on warm nights. Look anywhere in the sky after midnight.