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Perseid meteor shower peak

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    There are 1,791 days until Perseid meteor shower peak, on Wednesday, 13 August 2031.

    The Perseid peak, when Earth passes through the densest part of the stream left by comet 109P/Swift–Tuttle, is expected around 08:51 UTC on 13 August 2031 (solar longitude 140°, IMO working list). Rates can reach a ZHR of about 100 under dark skies; the Moon is 20% illuminated at the peak (waning crescent). Activity runs July 17 to August 24.

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    Last verified Sep 10, 2026

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