The meteors are called the Perseids because they appear from the general direction of the constellation Perseus and in more modern times have a radiant bordering on Cassiopeia and Camelopardalis.

Dec 4, 2025 · NASA says you can see about 50 to 100 meteors per hour, and they often leave long streaks or “wakes” of light and color behind them. Then there are the fireballs — these are larger, …

Apr 3, 2025 · The Perseids, which peaks in mid-August, is considered the best meteor shower of the year. With swift and bright meteors, Perseids frequently leave long "wakes" of light and color behind …

Dec 4, 2025 · The Perseids are usually the most popular meteor shower of the year, lighting up warm August nights with swift, bright streaks of light. In 2026, they’re set to peak around August 12–13, …

Jan 14, 2025 · The Perseids result from Earth passing through debris — bits of ice and rock — left behind by Comet Swift-Tuttle, which last passed close to Earth in 1992.

In 2026, you’ll have a moonless sky to watch for Perseids. The August Perseid meteor shower is rich and steady, from early August through the peak. The meteors are colorful and many of them are...

The Perseids are one of the brighter meteor showers of the year. They occur every year between July 17 and August 24 and tend to peak around August 9-13. Made of tiny space debris from the comet …

Aug 6, 2025 · As many as 100 "shooting stars" per hour can be seen during the peak of the Perseids on Aug. 12 and 13, but a bright full moon means evasive action is required.

Aug 12, 2025 · It’s finally time to watch one of the best meteor showers of the year: the brilliant display known as the Perseids. The Perseid meteor shower, which is known for producing dozens of bright...

When is the next meteor shower? Use our live meteor tracker to see dates, peak times, and hourly rates for the Perseids, Geminids, and more.