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Meteor shower
Perseids peak
One of the year's richest showers, with frequent bright fireballs.
DateThursday, August 13, 2026
Local time05:00
VisibilityExcellent
LocationBucharest
What to know
Best after midnight67° radiant altitude toward NENorthern Hemisphere favored100 ideal ZHR · the real count is usually lower0% MoonNaked eyeYear-specific peak time
How this was calculated
Reference event
Active periodJul 17–Aug 25Best sampled moment: Thursday, August 13, 2026 06:00
- Source
- International Meteor Organization annual shower calendar
- Method
- Published activity ranges with Moon interference calculated for the peak.
- Accuracy and limits
- Meteor peaks can drift by several hours and the quoted rate assumes a dark sky with the radiant high overhead.
What you will actually see
Meteor showers reward patience and a wide field of view. The quoted rate assumes a very dark sky with the radiant high overhead.
Where to lookThe clearest, darkest part of your sky, but keep most of the sky in view rather than staring directly at the radiant.
What to bringNaked eye only. Binoculars and telescopes show too little sky to catch meteors reliably.
Prepare for the event
- Go somewhere dark and block nearby lamps from view.
- Bring a reclining chair, warm layers, and a dim red light.
- Give your eyes at least 20 minutes to adapt to darkness.
How to observe it
- Begin near the recommended time and settle in for at least one hour.
- Look roughly halfway between the radiant and the zenith.
- Avoid checking a bright phone screen; short quiet intervals are normal.