☄️ Meteor Shower
Perseids
Wednesday, August 12, 2026 at 00:00 UTC
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The Perseids are the most popular meteor shower of the year, producing up to 100 bright meteors per hour including many fireballs. Best viewed from the Northern Hemisphere during warm summer nights.
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Best viewed from dark locations away from city lights. No special equipment needed — watch with the naked eye.
Peak Viewing
Night of August 12-13. Best after midnight when the radiant is highest.
Duration
Active for ~2 weeks around peak. ZHR: ~100 meteors/hour under ideal conditions.