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Perseid Meteor Shower Peaks Tonight: When and Where to Watch the Year's Best Celestial Show
The Perseid meteor shower, considered the best meteor shower of the year, reaches its peak tonight, August 12, with up to 100 meteors per hour expected under a new moon. The Perseid meteor shower, one of the most spectacular celestial events of the year, reaches its peak tonight, August 12, and continues into the early morning of August 13, 2026. Under ideal conditions, skywatchers in the Northern Hemisphere could see up to 100 meteors per hour, with excellent visibility conditions thanks to the new moon. "The Perseid meteor shower, which NASA said is considered the 'best meteor shower of the year,' will reach its peak tonight, Aug. 12, and into the early morning of Aug. 13," according to astronomy experts. Why 2026 Is Special This year's Perseid display is particularly favourable because the peak coincides with a new moon on August 12, providing wonderfully dark skies for observers. The absence of moonlight means even the fainter meteors have a much better chance of being seen. A new moon won't fall on August 12 again until 2045, making this an unusually favourable display. Best Time to Watch The best viewing window begins around midnight and improves throughout the night, c...
