How and When to View the Perseid Meteor Shower (August 2026)

The Perseid meteor shower will peak on August 12 and 13, 2026. Viewing conditions depend on local weather and light pollution, with darker locations away from cities providing better visibility. The best viewing times are typically after midnight when the radiant point is highest in the sky. No specific details about why 2026 conditions differ from other years were provided in the source material.

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