"If you're only going to make a point to see one meteor shower in 2026, this should be it. And if you happen to be traveling to Iceland, Greenland, or Spain during the peak of Perseids you may even be able to see the celestial event during the day. This year the Perseids coincides with a total solar eclipse on Aug. 12 that is visible in those countries."
"Perhaps nothing makes us feel smaller than witnessing a celestial event. It's a reminder that we, and the Earth, are just a tiny speck in an immense universe. Of all the celestial events-eclipses, supermoons, novas-one of the easiest to spot is a meteor shower, which happens regularly and is often visible to the naked eye. A meteor shower is often described as a flurry of "shooting stars," but it is really the burning up of cosmic debris as it enters Earth's atmosphere."
Meteor showers occur when cosmic debris burns up entering Earth's atmosphere and can be visible to the naked eye. Clear, dark skies and patience improve viewing, while moonlight and light pollution reduce visibility. The Perseids run July 14 to Sept. 1 and is predicted to be the brightest meteor shower of 2026, peaking under a new moon. Over its run more than 4,500 meteors are expected, with 50–100 meteors per hour possible during the Aug. 12–13 peak in the Northern Hemisphere. The Perseids coincide with a total solar eclipse visible in Iceland, Greenland, and Spain. The Geminids (Dec.) and Orionids (Oct.) are also expected to offer bright displays in 2026.
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