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Chart showing the location of the radiant of the Perseid meteor shower 2026. Credit: Pete Lawrence
\nWhy the Perseid Meteor Shower 2026 is so good<\/p>\n
The Perseid Meteor Shower is known as one of the most prolific of the annual meteor showers because of the number and frequency of meteors you might expect to see.<\/p>\n
But this is not the only factor that affects how good a meteor shower is. The Moon (or lack thereof) also plays a big part.<\/p>\n
One of the reasons the 2026 Perseid Meteor Shower peak is predicted to be so good is because, right at the point of the peak, the Earth-facing side of the Moon will be completely dark and will set long before nightfall, meaning there’s no lunar glare to spoil the peak observing period.<\/p>\n
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Perseid meteor shower above Canmore in the Canadian Rockies, Alberta, Canada. Credit: Credit:\tNick Fitzhardinge \/ Getty Images
\nHow to see the Perseid Meteor peak – top tips<\/p>\n
For the best chance of seeing a Perseid meteor, you’ll want to observe quite late.<\/p>\n
So if you’re planning to watch the Perseid Meteor Shower with kids, we’d suggest getting a bit of rest after the hype of the solar eclipse (and perhaps even a nap?)<\/p>\n
Here are some top tips to help you, your family and friends see a Perseid tonight.<\/p>\n
Set out something to lie on in the darkest part of your garden \u2013 a sunbed is perfect.
\nTurn out all the lights in your house and position yourself away from sources of artificial light like streetlights
\nBetter still, get away from light pollution and to a dark-sky site, provided it’s safe to do so
\nIf you’ve been out to a clear, open space like a park or field to see the eclipse, you could return there again for the Perseids \u2013 again, provided it’s safe to
\nAim to observe from 23:00 BST until 03:30 BST.
\nIf you can\u2019t do the whole period, from 01:00 until 02:00 BST is recommended
\nIf that’s too late for a school night, just observe once it gets dark \u2013\u00a0you still have every chance of seeing one
\nWrap up warm and avoid any lights that will affect your night vision
\nNeed to find your way or check your phone? Use a red light torch<\/a> and turn your phone’s screen red<\/a>
\nYour eyes adapt to the darkness over a period of about 20-30 minutes, helping you see more
\nLook up to a height around two-thirds up the sky; any direction will do
\nYou’re looking for bright streaks of light that appear to emanate from the constellation Perseus<\/p>\n