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Perseids meteor shower

Earth crosses debris from comet Swift-Tuttle each August, producing the widely visible Perseid meteor shower around its traditional mid-August peak.

Also known as: Perseid meteor shower · August meteor shower · Perseid shooting stars

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days to go48 weeks and 2 days · about 11 months
DateAugust 13, 2027
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When is the Perseids peak in 2027?

The International Meteor Organization predicts the traditional broad maximum on August 13, 2027, with its nominal maximum from 08:00 to 10:00 UT; observing conditions and enhanced activity can span a wider window.

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