The Perseids meteor shower is set to reach its peak on the night of 12 August into the early hours of 13 August, offering skywatchers one of the best opportunities of the year to witness dozens of shooting stars streaking across the night sky.
Astronomers say conditions for the 2026 display are exceptionally favourable because the meteor shower coincides with a New Moon, eliminating moonlight that often washes out fainter meteors. Under dark-sky conditions, observers could see between 50 and 100 meteors per hour, with some locations potentially experiencing even higher rates during peak activity.
