Look Up! Up to 100 Meteors an Hour Could Hit U.S. Skies
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The Perseid meteor shower 2026 is about to peak, and this year could offer some of the best viewing conditions in years. On the night of August 12 into August 13, people across the United States and much of the Northern Hemisphere could see dozens of meteors streaking across the night sky. Under ideal conditions, the Perseids can produce as many as 50 to 100 meteors per hour, including brilliant fireballs. And in 2026, the peak arrives around a New Moon, meaning unusually dark skies with almost no moonlight interfering with the show. In this video, we explain what causes the Perseid meteor shower, how debris from Comet Swift-Tuttle creates these spectacular shooting stars, why 2026 is especially favorable, the best time to watch the Perseids, and where you should look to have the best chance of seeing them. If you're planning to watch the Perseid meteor shower peak on August 12–13, 2026, try to find a dark location away from city lights, allow your eyes time to adjust, and watch a wide
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