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Perseid Meteor Shower Gets Ideal 2026 Conditions
Key Takeaways
- The 2026 Perseids peak on August 13 with an expected rate of about 100 meteors per hour under ideal skies.
- A new Moon on August 12 removes moonlight and improves visibility for faint meteors.
- Europe and North America are well positioned because the peak timing aligns with nighttime viewing.
- The shower comes from debris left by Comet 109P/Swift-Tuttle and often shows a broad double peak.
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