Perseid Peak

On August 12–13, 2026, the Perseid meteor shower peaks at 80–100 meteors per hour under a new moon — the darkest possible skies in years. The same day, a total solar eclipse sweeps across Greenland, Iceland, and northern Spain, making it one of the most remarkable single days for skywatchers in recent memory. August 2026.

shower rate60/hr
Countdown to peak · Aug 12, 2026, 04:00 UTC
06
days
20
hrs
36
min
53
sec
Peak rate
80–100 /hr
Moon phase
New moon 🌑
Parent comet
109P/Swift-Tuttle
Entry speed
59 km/s
Radiant
Perseus
Best viewing
After midnight
Eclipse path
GRL · ISL · ESP
Last total
2024 Apr 8 (NA)
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