Perseids Meteor Shower 2026
The best meteor shower of the year
🌠August 12, 2026 – August 13, 2026
Event Concluded
The Perseids are the most popular meteor shower, producing up to 100 meteors per hour. Bright meteors streak across warm summer nights.
How Many Days Since Perseids?
Days Ago
29
days since Perseids
Weeks Ago
4w 1d
weeks since Perseids
Hours Ago
718
hours since Perseids
Fell On
Wednesday
Perseids 2026
Visibility note
Northern Hemisphere favored; New Moon gives dark skies.
Event Progress
Completed
Event Complete
Day
2 of 2
Days Left
0
Ends On
Aug 13
Source
American Meteor Society
Last verified: April 25, 2026
Perseids Recap FAQ
How many days ago was Perseids?
Perseids 2026 was 29 days ago.
How many weeks ago was Perseids?
Perseids 2026 was 4 weeks and 1 days ago — about 1.0 months.
What day was Perseids 2026?
Perseids 2026 fell on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, a Wednesday.
How many hours ago was Perseids?
Perseids 2026 happened approximately 718 hours ago.
When was Perseids 2026?
Perseids happened on Wednesday, August 12, 2026.