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Perseid maximum (reference date)

The annual Perseid meteor shower reaches its peak in August; August 12, 2026 is given as a reference date based on the available evidence.

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Key facts

  • Status: scheduled
  • Time precision: unknown
NASA describes the Perseids as an annual meteor shower and says they are typically best viewed between midnight and dawn. The evidence provided associates the Perseids with August 12, 2026, but does not establish the exact time or duration of the peak.