Space & Astronomy
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Wed, Aug 12, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC
Official time (UTC)
Wed, Aug 12, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC
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Local start time
What time is Perseid Meteor Shower 2026?
Official schedule, local time conversion, live countdown, and calendar save link.
Quick answer
Perseid Meteor Shower 2026 is listed for Wed, Aug 12, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC. In your timezone, that is Wed, Aug 12, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC.
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About Perseid Meteor Shower 2026
The Perseid meteor shower peaks around mid-August each year. This page tracks the start of the peak viewing date in your local timezone.
Astronomy events are often listed in UTC or a specialist reference timezone. This page gives you a practical local-time version with a live countdown.
Detailed start time guide
Perseid Meteor Shower 2026 is an astronomy timing reference where UTC and local viewing time can be easy to mix up. This page converts the listed time into your timezone and explains how to use it.
Astronomy time reference
Astronomy events are commonly listed in UTC because they are observed globally. Your local viewing time can fall on a different calendar date depending on where you are.
Viewing conditions
The countdown helps with timing, but visibility can depend on weather, daylight, moonlight, local horizon, and whether the event is visible from your region.
Best planning use
Use the converted local time as a planning anchor, then check a local astronomy source or sky map for exact visibility in your city.
UTC reference
Many astronomy events are listed in Coordinated Universal Time.
Your timezone
The page converts the event to your local clock.
Visibility
Local sky conditions and geography can affect whether you can see it.
Observation planning
Check local weather and horizon conditions before the event.
How to use this start time
Check the local time
Use the converted time as the simplest answer for where you are now.
Save it
Add the event to your calendar so the timezone conversion follows you.
Share it
Send the page to someone in another country so they see the same event in their own timezone.
FAQ
+ When is the Perseid meteor shower 2026?
The Perseids peak around August 12, 2026.
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