ANNUALPeak August 12–13, 2027
Perseids Meteor Shower
Northern Hemisphere · lower rates farther south
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In 9 months
Why this matters
The American Meteor Society lists August 12–13, 2027 as the peak. The stream favors the Northern Hemisphere. The Moon is about 79% illuminated and can hide fainter meteors while above the horizon.
The Perseids are a strong annual shower, so the date belongs in the catalog even in a moonlit year. Seek a dark sky and check local moonrise, weather and current guidance before observing.
How rare is it?
- Rarity classification
- ANNUAL
- Recurrence
- An annual northern-sky meteor shower.
When
Peak August 12–13, 2027