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Perseid meteor shower peak

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    There are 330 days until Perseid meteor shower peak, on Friday, 13 August 2027.

    The Perseid peak, when Earth passes through the densest part of the stream left by comet 109P/Swift–Tuttle, is expected around 08:10 UTC on 13 August 2027 (solar longitude 140°, IMO working list). Rates can reach a ZHR of about 100 under dark skies; the Moon is 87% illuminated at the peak (waxing gibbous). Activity runs July 17 to August 24.

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    Last verified Sep 10, 2026

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