Perseids 2024
Perseids peaks on Monday, August 12 2024, with up to 100 meteors per hour at full strength, radiating from Perseus.
Peak
Monday
August 12, 2024 at 05:00 AM PDT
Peak times can shift ±1 day from year to year. Check closer to the date for the latest IMO forecast.
Moon at peak
49%
Manageable — moderate moonlight
The moon will brighten the sky but most meteors should still be visible. Aim for the hours when the moon is below the horizon, or sit so the moon is behind you.
Shower facts
Activity period
Jul 17 → Aug 24
Radiant
Perseus
Peak ZHR
100 /h
Velocity
59 km/s
Best hemisphere
Northern
Parent body
Comet 109P/Swift-Tuttle
Other years for Perseids