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title: "Perseid meteor shower peaks 12-13 August 2026 with partial solar eclipse"
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hype_score: 15
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# Perseid meteor shower peaks 12-13 August 2026 with partial solar eclipse

*Up to 100 meteors per hour expected during the celestial event, coinciding with a partial solar eclipse on 12 August*

**Scores for the source reporting** (0-100, assessing the original journalism this article was written from, not this write-up): 

- Trust 80 of 100, higher is better. 39 digests agree on peak date and meteor rate; Wired adds timing details.
- Craft 65 of 100, higher is better. Most digests lack context or named sources; Wired provides specifics.
- Hype 15 of 100, lower is better. Headlines promise a 'celestial show' but most digests are neutral.

Scored by MediaBias News; method at https://mediabias.news/methodology.

**The short version**

- The Perseid meteor shower peaks between 12 and 13 August 2026, with up to 100 meteors per hour expected.
- A partial solar eclipse will occur on 12 August, coinciding with the meteor shower’s peak.
- The Astrolab astronomy centre at Mont-Mégantic, Quebec, is cited as a source for visibility details in North America.
- Wired reported that 2026 will be an exceptional year for viewing the Perseids, with specific best times for observation.

The Perseid meteor shower reaches its annual peak between 12 and 13 August 2026. Observers can expect up to 100 meteors per hour during the peak, according to reports from outlets including severe-weather.eu and the Bucks Herald. The event coincides with a partial solar eclipse on 12 August, a rare alignment noted by CTV News and TVN24.pl.

The Astrolab astronomy centre at Mont-Mégantic, Quebec, is cited by multiple outlets, including SooToday.com and Bay Today, as a source for visibility details in North America. Wired reported that 2026 will be an exceptional year for viewing the Perseids, with specific best times for observation. The eclipse and meteor shower will be visible across much of the Northern Hemisphere, with organised viewing events planned in Poland and Germany, as noted by TVN24.pl and RP Online.

## What the coverage left out

None of the right-rated digests mentioned the Astrolab astronomy centre at Mont-Mégantic, Quebec, as a source for visibility details, though it was cited by multiple left and centre-rated digests. The centre-rated digests, except for CTV News, did not emphasise the coincidence of the partial solar eclipse with the meteor shower. Wired’s specific best viewing times were not included in any of the digests from the right or centre-rated outlets.

## Who covered it

Shares of the 114 covering outlets with a published leaning rating:

- Left: 30% (33)
- Centre: 54% (64)
- Right: 16% (17)

6 of 120 covering outlets carried no usable leaning rating and were excluded from those percentages. Coverage measured 2026-08-11T23:00:08.656253+00:00.

**Coverage watch:** developing. Checked 10 times; 0 checks found a material change. Most recently checked 2026-08-11T23:15:06.122Z.

## How the sides framed it

### Left

- The left-rated digests led on the coincidence of the Perseid meteor shower and the partial solar eclipse. SooToday.com, Bay Today, and Orillia Matters all noted the dual event as a "unique show" or "celestial show" for skywatchers. Cumhuriyet described the Perseids as "one of the most captivating astronomical events of summer nights," emphasising its appeal to sky enthusiasts. Wired’s digest highlighted that 2026 would be an "exceptional year" for viewing, with specific best times for observation.

### Centre

- The centre-rated digests focused on the meteor shower’s peak date and the number of meteors expected. Outlets including the Bucks Herald, Doncaster Free Press, and Fife Today led with the figure of "up to 100 meteors per hour." CTV News, the only centre-rated outlet with a full report, described the event as a "celestial show" and noted the coincidence of the partial solar eclipse. Washington Top News’s digest mentioned the "rare celestial alignment" of the meteor shower and eclipse.

### Right

- The right-rated digests emphasised the meteor shower as an opportunity for stargazing and outdoor activities. The Sheffield Telegraph and The News led with the potential to see "up to 100 meteors per hour." RP Online’s digest framed the event as a "heavenly spectacle" and noted organised viewing opportunities in Düsseldorf. The Chronicle-Tribune described the Perseids as "one more reason for a late-summer road trip," linking the event to travel and outdoor experiences. WJR.com included a quote from Michael Narlock, Head of Astronomy at the Cranbrook Institute, discussing the eclipse and meteor shower.

## Factuality profile of the covering outlets

These are published factuality ratings of the outlets, not a verdict on whether this story or its claims are true.

- mixed: 4
- high: 80
- unknown: 15
- veryHigh: 21

## Verification scope

This page compares coverage and scores the source reporting. It is not a ClaimReview verdict on whether the underlying event or claim is true.

## Original reporting this was written from

- [First Coast](https://firstcoastnews.com/article/tech/science/perseids-meteor-shower-jacksonville/77-980a6b3f-6de5-4593-ab5e-8ae89ae168b1) — The Perseids Meteor Shower: One of the best meteor showers of the year
- [PTBO Today](https://ptbotoday.ca/2026/08/11/whats-good-in-peterborough-public-viewings-planned-for-not-one-but-two-celestial-events-tomorrow) — What’s good in Peterborough? Public viewings planned for not one but two celestial events tomorrow
- [Audacy](https://audacy.com/podcasts/2bf80c69d113972cd013b1751f2bca52/episodes/doublewhammy_brings_partial_so-8586983) — Double-whammy brings partial solar eclipse, meteor shower to Metro Detroit
- [El Diario](https://diario.mx/escaparate/2026/aug/11/uniran-perseidas-y-eclipse-solar-dos-fenomenos-astronomicos-1132708.html) — Two Astronomical Phenomena Will Unite Perseids and Solar Eclipse
- [WMUR](https://wmur.com/article/partial-solar-eclipse-perseid-meteors-nh-81126/73406763) — Partial solar eclipse, Perseid meteors in New Hampshire skies this week
- [WCVB](https://wcvb.com/article/hundreds-of-meteors-during-perseids-peak/73406548) — Hundreds of meteors expected to light up the sky during Perseids peak
- [Washington Top News](https://wtop.com/news/2026/08/como-y-cuando-ver-la-lluvia-de-meteoros-perseidas) — How and when to See the Perseid Meteor Shower
- [CTV News](https://ctvnews.ca) — Perseid meteor shower and partial solar eclipse to give skywatchers a celestial show
- [The Turtle Island News](https://theturtleislandnews.com/index.php/2026/08/11/perseid-meteor-shower-and-partial-solar-eclipse-to-give-skywatchers-a-celestial-show) — Perseid meteor shower and partial solar eclipse to give skywatchers a celestial show
- [KRDO](https://krdo.com/news/2026/08/11/como-y-cuando-ver-la-lluvia-de-meteoros-perseidas) — How and when to See the Perseid Meteor Shower
- [KVIA](https://kvia.com/news/noticias/cnn-spanish/2026/08/11/como-y-cuando-ver-la-lluvia-de-meteoros-perseidas) — How and when to See the Perseid Meteor Shower
- [Local 3 News](https://local3news.com/regional-national/en-espanol/c-mo-y-cu-ndo-ver-la-lluvia-de-meteoros-perseidas/article_db22e097-48bb-5774-99a6-b29def29783a.html) — How and when to See the Perseid Meteor Shower
- [SooToday.com](https://sootoday.com/national-news/perseid-meteor-shower-and-partial-solar-eclipse-to-give-skywatchers-a-celestial-show-12652365) — Perseid meteor shower and partial solar eclipse to give skywatchers a celestial show
- [burlingtontoday.com](https://burlingtontoday.com/national-news/perseid-meteor-shower-and-partial-solar-eclipse-to-give-skywatchers-a-celestial-show-12652365) — Perseid meteor shower and partial solar eclipse to give skywatchers a celestial show
- [TVN24.pl](https://tvn24.pl/tvnmeteo/polska/zacmienie-slonca-i-perseidy-jeden-wieczor-i-dwa-niesamowite-widowiska-st9184988) — Solar Eclipse and Perseids: One Evening and Two Incredible Spectacles
- [Wired](https://wired.com/story/how-and-when-to-view-the-perseid-meteor-shower-august-2026) — How and When to View the Perseid Meteor Shower This Week
- [Cumhuriyet](https://cumhuriyet.com.tr/yasam/geri-sayim-basladi-parseid-meteor-yagmuru-basliyor-2528354) — The Countdown Has Begun! The Parseid Meteor Shower Is About to Start.
- [khbrknews](https://khbrknews.com/meteor-shower-to-reach-peak-hours-after-solar-eclipse) — Meteor shower to reach peak hours after solar eclipse
- [meinbezirk.at](https://meinbezirk.at/linz-land/c-lokales/seltenes-doppel-ereignis-spektakel-am-nachthimmel-ueber-linz-land_a8844398) — Astronomical Highlight: Rare Double-Event Spectacle in the Night Sky over Linz-Land
- [Bucks Herald](https://bucksherald.co.uk/news/perseid-meteor-shower-peak-date-8888871) — Date Perseid meteor shower will reach its peak this week - how to see the Perseids
- [Chad](https://chad.co.uk/news/perseid-meteor-shower-peak-date-8888871) — Date Perseid meteor shower will reach its peak this week - how to see the Perseids
- [Doncaster Free Press](https://doncasterfreepress.co.uk/news/perseid-meteor-shower-peak-date-8888871) — Date Perseid meteor shower will reach its peak this week - how to see the Perseids
- [Fife Today](https://fifetoday.co.uk/news/perseid-meteor-shower-peak-date-8888871) — Date Perseid meteor shower will reach its peak this week - how to see the Perseids
- [GlasgowWorld](https://glasgowworld.com/news/perseid-meteor-shower-peak-date-8888871) — Date Perseid meteor shower will reach its peak this week - how to see the Perseids
- [Harrogate Advertiser](https://harrogateadvertiser.co.uk/news/perseid-meteor-shower-peak-date-8888871) — Date Perseid meteor shower will reach its peak this week - how to see the Perseids
- [Hemel Today](https://hemeltoday.co.uk/news/perseid-meteor-shower-peak-date-8888871) — Date Perseid meteor shower will reach its peak this week - how to see the Perseids
- [LondonWorld](https://londonworld.com/news/perseid-meteor-shower-peak-date-8888871) — Date Perseid meteor shower will reach its peak this week - and the best time frame to look for the Perseids
- [NationalWorld](https://nationalworld.com/news/perseid-meteor-shower-peak-date-8888871) — Date Perseid meteor shower will reach its peak this week - how to see the Perseids
- [Northampton Chronicle & Echo](https://northamptonchron.co.uk/news/perseid-meteor-shower-peak-date-8888871) — Date Perseid meteor shower will reach its peak this week - how to see the Perseids
- [Northern Ireland World](https://northernirelandworld.com/news/perseid-meteor-shower-peak-date-8888871) — Date Perseid meteor shower will reach its peak this week - how to see the Perseids
- [Sheffield Telegraph](https://sheffieldtelegraph.co.uk/news/perseid-meteor-shower-peak-date-8888871) — Date Perseid meteor shower will reach its peak this week - how to see the Perseids
- [Southern Reporter](https://thesouthernreporter.co.uk/news/perseid-meteor-shower-peak-date-8888871) — Date Perseid meteor shower will reach its peak this week - how to see the Perseids
- [Sunderland Echo](https://sunderlandecho.com/news/perseid-meteor-shower-peak-date-8888871) — Date Perseid meteor shower will reach its peak this week - how to see the Perseids
- [The News](https://portsmouth.co.uk/news/perseid-meteor-shower-peak-date-8888871) — Date Perseid meteor shower will reach its peak this week - how to see the Perseids
- [Wakefield Express](https://wakefieldexpress.co.uk/news/perseid-meteor-shower-peak-date-8888871) — Date Perseid meteor shower will reach its peak this week - how to see the Perseids
- [Yorkshire Evening Post](https://yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/news/perseid-meteor-shower-peak-date-8888871) — Date Perseid meteor shower will reach its peak this week - how to see the Perseids
- [Yorkshire Post](https://yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/perseid-meteor-shower-peak-date-8888871) — Date Perseid meteor shower will reach its peak this week - how to see the Perseids
- [dewsburyreporter.co.uk](https://dewsburyreporter.co.uk/news/perseid-meteor-shower-peak-date-8888871) — Date Perseid meteor shower will reach its peak this week - how to see the Perseids
- [lutontoday.co.uk](https://lutontoday.co.uk/news/perseid-meteor-shower-peak-date-8888871) — Date Perseid meteor shower will reach its peak this week - how to see the Perseids
- [newcastleworld.com](https://newcastleworld.com/news/perseid-meteor-shower-peak-date-8888871) — Date Perseid meteor shower will reach its peak this week - how to see the Perseids
- [northumberlandgazette.co.uk](https://northumberlandgazette.co.uk/news/perseid-meteor-shower-peak-date-8888871) — Date Perseid meteor shower will reach its peak this week - how to see the Perseids
- [bedfordtoday.co.uk](https://bedfordtoday.co.uk/news/perseid-meteor-shower-peak-date-8888871) — Date Perseid meteor shower will reach its peak this week - how to see the Perseids
- [nottinghamworld.com](https://nottinghamworld.com/news/perseid-meteor-shower-peak-date-8888871) — Date Perseid meteor shower will reach its peak this week - how to see the Perseids
- [Battlefords NOW](https://battlefordsnow.com/2026/08/11/perseid-meteor-shower-and-partial-solar-eclipse-to-give-skywatchers-a-celestial-show) — Perseid meteor shower and partial solar eclipse to give skywatchers a celestial show
- [Bay Today](https://baytoday.ca/national-news/perseid-meteor-shower-and-partial-solar-eclipse-to-give-skywatchers-a-celestial-show-12652365) — Perseid meteor shower and partial solar eclipse to give skywatchers a celestial show
- [Ckpg Today](https://ckpgtoday.ca/2026/08/11/perseid-meteor-shower-and-partial-solar-eclipse-to-give-skywatchers-a-celestial-show) — Perseid meteor shower and partial solar eclipse to give skywatchers a celestial show
- [InnisfilToday.ca](https://innisfiltoday.ca/national-news/perseid-meteor-shower-and-partial-solar-eclipse-to-give-skywatchers-a-celestial-show-12652365) — Perseid meteor shower and partial solar eclipse to give skywatchers a celestial show
- [Orillia Matters](https://orilliamatters.com/national-news/perseid-meteor-shower-and-partial-solar-eclipse-to-give-skywatchers-a-celestial-show-12652365) — Perseid meteor shower and partial solar eclipse to give skywatchers a celestial show
- [Rocky Mountain Outlook](https://rmoutlook.com/national-news/perseid-meteor-shower-and-partial-solar-eclipse-to-give-skywatchers-a-celestial-show-12652365) — Perseid meteor shower and partial solar eclipse to give skywatchers a celestial show
- [StratfordToday.ca](https://stratfordtoday.ca/national-news/perseid-meteor-shower-and-partial-solar-eclipse-to-give-skywatchers-a-celestial-show-12652365) — Perseid meteor shower and partial solar eclipse to give skywatchers a celestial show
- [Sudbury](https://sudbury.com/national/perseid-meteor-shower-and-partial-solar-eclipse-to-give-skywatchers-a-celestial-show-12652365) — Perseid meteor shower and partial solar eclipse to give skywatchers a celestial show
- [flamboroughtoday.com](https://flamboroughtoday.com/national-news/perseid-meteor-shower-and-partial-solar-eclipse-to-give-skywatchers-a-celestial-show-12652365) — Perseid meteor shower and partial solar eclipse to give skywatchers a celestial show
- [meadowlakeNOW](https://meadowlakenow.com/2026/08/11/perseid-meteor-shower-and-partial-solar-eclipse-to-give-skywatchers-a-celestial-show) — Perseid meteor shower and partial solar eclipse to give skywatchers a celestial show
- [WMTW](https://wmtw.com/article/perseid-meteor-shower-viewing-tips-maine-best-way-to-see/73403075) — How to have the best chance of seeing the Perseid meteor shower
- [severe-weather.eu](https://severe-weather.eu/global-weather/perseid-meteor-shower-2026-mk) — Perseid Meteor Shower Peaks August 12: Up to 100 Shooting Stars Per Hour Expected
- [NBC New York](https://nbcnewyork.com/weather/perseid-meteor-shower-peaks-where-how-to-view/6535700) — Perseid meteor shower peaks Wednesday night: Where and how to view the cosmic display
- [CBC News](https://cbc.ca/player/play/video/9.7303057) — Here's what you need to know about the Perseid meteor shower
- [Condé Nast Traveler](https://cntraveler.com/story/this-weeks-perseid-meteor-shower-could-be-the-best-stargazing-event-in-years) — This Week's Perseid Meteor Shower Could Be the Best Stargazing Event in Years
- [rbb24](https://rbb24.de/panorama/beitrag/2026/08/sonnenfinsternis-perseiden-berlin-brandenburg-wetter-brillen-orte.html) — Perseid Showers Follow Solar Eclipse
- [The Toronto Star](https://thestar.com/news/gta/partial-solar-eclipse-perseid-meteor-shower-to-grace-torontos-skies-this-week-heres-when-to-look-up/article_adddaa75-4ab1-41e1-99c2-281197197d76.html) — Partial solar eclipse, Perseid meteor shower to grace Toronto’s skies this week. Here’s when to look up
- [St Catharines Standard](https://stcatharinesstandard.ca/news/canada/perseid-meteor-shower-and-partial-solar-eclipse-to-give-skywatchers-a-celestial-show/article_6f5e96d4-d643-5895-8bbe-37ea7d00e26f.html) — Perseid meteor shower and partial solar eclipse to give skywatchers a celestial show
- [The Hamilton Spectator](https://thespec.com/news/canada/perseid-meteor-shower-and-partial-solar-eclipse-to-give-skywatchers-a-celestial-show/article_cb26f8f4-bb91-5129-b55e-dc76a1e7f2cc.html) — Perseid meteor shower and partial solar eclipse to give skywatchers a celestial show
- [The Record](https://therecord.com/news/canada/perseid-meteor-shower-and-partial-solar-eclipse-to-give-skywatchers-a-celestial-show/article_a021a539-4164-5a34-8a36-c37dc8967f8d.html) — Perseid meteor shower and partial solar eclipse to give skywatchers a celestial show
- [Forbes](https://forbes.com/sites/jamiecartereurope/2026/08/11/solar-eclipse-and-perseids-peak-what-time-to-watch-in-us-and-canada) — Solar Eclipse And Perseids Peak: What Time To Watch In U.S. And Canada
- [Space](https://space.com/stargazing/meteor-showers/will-perseid-shooting-stars-be-visible-during-the-aug-12-total-solar-eclipse) — Will Perseid shooting stars be visible during the Aug. 12 total solar eclipse?
- [Winnipeg Free Press](https://winnipegfreepress.com/arts-and-life/life/sci-tech/2026/08/11/perseid-meteor-shower-and-partial-solar-eclipse-to-give-skywatchers-a-celestial-show) — Perseid meteor shower and partial solar eclipse to give skywatchers a celestial show
- [NBC LA](https://nbclosangeles.com/news/local/perseid-meteor-shower/3928156) — Perseid meteor shower to peak over Southern California this week. Here's what to know
- [Spiegel](https://spiegel.de/wissenschaft/natur/perseiden-sommer-sternschnuppen-erreichen-in-der-nacht-ihren-hoehepunkt-a-a71b3092-2966-48fc-a351-51bf9632ef52) — Perseids: Summer Star Shootings Reach Their Peak at Night
- [RP Online](https://rp-online.de/nrw/staedte/duesseldorf/sonnenfinsternis-2026-wo-kann-man-sie-in-duesseldorf-gut-beobachten-v1_aid-152637597) — Heavenly Spectacles in August: Here You Can Observe the Eclipse in Düsseldorf
- [News38](https://news38.de/panorama/article300703882/astronomisches-doppel-event-deutschland-alle-infos.html) — Astronomical Double Event in Germany – All Information About the Spectacle
- [thueringen24.de](https://thueringen24.de/panorama/article300650406/astronomisches-doppel-event-deutschland-alle-infos.html) — Astronomical Double Event in Germany – All Information About the Spectacle
- [derwesten.de](https://derwesten.de/aktuelles/astronomisches-doppel-event-deutschland-alle-infos-id302133390.html) — Astronomical Double Event in Germany – All Information About the Spectacle
- [Fast Company](https://fastcompany.com/91587941/partial-solar-eclipse-2026-perseid-meteor-shower-peak-tonight-when-what-time) — You can see both a partial solar eclipse and the Perseid meteor shower peak on the same day this week. Here’s when to look up
- [The Local - No](https://thelocal.no/20260811/when-can-you-see-the-eclipse-and-meteor-shower-in-norway) — When and where can you see the eclipse and meteor shower in Norway?
- [The Independent](https://independent.co.uk/space/perseid-meteor-shower-2026-eclipse-b3030864.html) — The stunning 100-strong Perseid meteor shower twinning with the solar eclipse
- [The Independent (US)](https://the-independent.com/space/perseid-meteor-shower-2026-eclipse-b3030864.html) — The stunning 100-strong Perseid meteor shower twinning with the solar eclipse
- [Eesti Rahvusringhääling](https://news.err.ee/1610106670/the-perseid-meteor-shower-reaches-its-peak-this-week) — The Perseid meteor shower reaches its peak this week
- [Morgan County Citizen](https://morgancountycitizen.com/news/perseid-meteor-shower-peaks-this-week-prime-viewing-at-hard-labor-creek/article_8698b3c6-d50d-429d-9265-cdf8852ea448.html) — Perseid Meteor Shower peaks this week, prime viewing at Hard Labor Creek
- [wjr.com](https://wjr.com/2026/08/10/partial-eclipse-and-perseid-meteor-shower-wednesday) — Partial Eclipse and Perseid Meteor Shower Wednesday
- [ABC FOX Montana](https://montanarightnow.com/national_news/the-perseid-meteor-shower-is-one-more-reason-for-a-late-summer-road-trip/article_e69a10f7-3162-5802-81b8-82df99ac79b6.html) — The Perseid meteor shower is one more reason for a late-summer road trip
- [Appalachian News-Express](https://news-expressky.com/news/national/the-perseid-meteor-shower-is-one-more-reason-for-a-late-summer-road-trip/article_e6be9baf-1df5-583b-9225-6d9a70725160.html) — The Perseid meteor shower is one more reason for a late-summer road trip
- [Ashley County Ledger](https://ashleycountyledger.com/news/national/the-perseid-meteor-shower-is-one-more-reason-for-a-late-summer-road-trip/article_ea357d06-15f7-53b3-9bdc-5e651c3c158c.html) — The Perseid meteor shower is one more reason for a late-summer road trip
- [Chronicle-Tribune](https://chronicle-tribune.com/news/wire/the-perseid-meteor-shower-is-one-more-reason-for-a-late-summer-road-trip/article_f4596d44-a39e-5a04-abf5-bebeb48b2d46.html) — The Perseid meteor shower is one more reason for a late-summer road trip
- [Columbia Gorge News](https://columbiagorgenews.com/news/national/the-perseid-meteor-shower-is-one-more-reason-for-a-late-summer-road-trip/article_bdd3ed3a-41b1-525f-9bcd-d1619eb402d7.html) — The Perseid meteor shower is one more reason for a late-summer road trip
- [Daily Post-Athenian](https://dailypostathenian.com/news/national/article_45496c55-a46f-52af-beb7-0910302a7019.html) — The Perseid meteor shower is one more reason for a late-summer road trip
- [Delaware Business Now](https://delawarebusinessnow.com/news/national/the-perseid-meteor-shower-is-one-more-reason-for-a-late-summer-road-trip/article_6475a75f-aeb3-5c63-a2d1-09ad3893b210.html) — The Perseid meteor shower is one more reason for a late-summer road trip
- [El Paso Inc.](https://elpasoinc.com/news/national/the-perseid-meteor-shower-is-one-more-reason-for-a-late-summer-road-trip/article_04a8b7f3-182d-50c0-afcd-1f722b78e4a3.html) — The Perseid meteor shower is one more reason for a late-summer road trip
- [Fairfield Sun Times](https://fairfieldsuntimes.com/news/national/the-perseid-meteor-shower-is-one-more-reason-for-a-late-summer-road-trip/article_3ab83306-bb38-5be5-bcdc-4f148fc98946.html) — The Perseid meteor shower is one more reason for a late-summer road trip
- [Floyd Chronicle & Times](https://floydct.com/news/national/the-perseid-meteor-shower-is-one-more-reason-for-a-late-summer-road-trip/article_3bd03e13-ad4b-5500-b996-76474f22b65c.html) — The Perseid meteor shower is one more reason for a late-summer road trip
- [Idaho County Free Press](https://idahocountyfreepress.com/news/national/the-perseid-meteor-shower-is-one-more-reason-for-a-late-summer-road-trip/article_8f45f1d7-b28d-5ae3-a74c-ef6a899ce503.html) — The Perseid meteor shower is one more reason for a late-summer road trip
- [InsideNoVA.com](https://insidenova.com/lifestyles/health/the-perseid-meteor-shower-is-one-more-reason-for-a-late-summer-road-trip/article_a41d755b-934c-5169-9d51-1570b1464311.html) — The Perseid meteor shower is one more reason for a late-summer road trip
- [KAKE News](https://kake.com/the-perseid-meteor-shower-is-one-more-reason-for-a-late-summer-road-trip/article_13d5254b-5ec3-587b-b2cb-dc4033e8ae65.html) — The Perseid meteor shower is one more reason for a late-summer road trip
- [KPVI](https://kpvi.com/interests/the-perseid-meteor-shower-is-one-more-reason-for-a-late-summer-road-trip/article_467c4744-c691-5de1-800c-76ae61d511b2.html) — The Perseid meteor shower is one more reason for a late-summer road trip
- [KTBS](https://ktbs.com/news/national/the-perseid-meteor-shower-is-one-more-reason-for-a-late-summer-road-trip/article_e890725b-a44d-5973-be09-5758945e9f8b.html) — The Perseid meteor shower is one more reason for a late-summer road trip
- [KTEN](https://kten.com/news/the-perseid-meteor-shower-is-one-more-reason-for-a-late-summer-road-trip/article_6061a863-8960-5969-b522-ddb4845b1155.html) — The Perseid meteor shower is one more reason for a late-summer road trip
- [Key West Citizen](https://keysnews.com/news/national/the-perseid-meteor-shower-is-one-more-reason-for-a-late-summer-road-trip/article_87706d95-2e69-5790-a9ab-b33564450a21.html) — The Perseid meteor shower is one more reason for a late-summer road trip
- [Leader Publications](https://myleaderpaper.com/news/national/the-perseid-meteor-shower-is-one-more-reason-for-a-late-summer-road-trip/article_89ea2426-5cb5-5820-a9c8-5f02349b1299.html) — The Perseid meteor shower is one more reason for a late-summer road trip
- [Mountain Democrat](https://mtdemocrat.com/news/national/the-perseid-meteor-shower-is-one-more-reason-for-a-late-summer-road-trip/article_10da6125-e212-5536-a29a-4f066edc6a77.html) — The Perseid meteor shower is one more reason for a late-summer road trip
- [News-Topic](https://newstopicnews.com/news/national/the-perseid-meteor-shower-is-one-more-reason-for-a-late-summer-road-trip/article_489f8295-bf69-54d9-9d44-923e72aed257.html) — The Perseid meteor shower is one more reason for a late-summer road trip
- [Pacific Daily News](https://guampdn.com/news/national/the-perseid-meteor-shower-is-one-more-reason-for-a-late-summer-road-trip/article_87bbe272-da02-5e4c-94ba-e7936b3ce331.html) — The Perseid meteor shower is one more reason for a late-summer road trip
- [Princeton Clarion](https://pdclarion.com/news/national/the-perseid-meteor-shower-is-one-more-reason-for-a-late-summer-road-trip/article_a4088d72-b19c-5865-bbb9-113b4a96347b.html) — The Perseid meteor shower is one more reason for a late-summer road trip
- [Rochester Sentinel](https://rochsent.com/news/national/the-perseid-meteor-shower-is-one-more-reason-for-a-late-summer-road-trip/article_aa2539b0-da21-5e6f-96eb-d5461dce33c5.html) — The Perseid meteor shower is one more reason for a late-summer road trip
- [SF Weekly](https://sfweekly.com/news/national/the-perseid-meteor-shower-is-one-more-reason-for-a-late-summer-road-trip/article_2e1346bf-0fdf-5ef5-b95b-5a2c6e56bbe8.html) — The Perseid meteor shower is one more reason for a late-summer road trip
- [The Daily Courier](https://thedigitalcourier.com/news/national/the-perseid-meteor-shower-is-one-more-reason-for-a-late-summer-road-trip/article_6c69b246-34d8-5af7-9e75-1c4052b35259.html) — The Perseid meteor shower is one more reason for a late-summer road trip
- [The Daily Herald](https://rrdailyherald.com/news/national/the-perseid-meteor-shower-is-one-more-reason-for-a-late-summer-road-trip/article_bb42a7bf-23b4-55ae-94bc-a216b529be0f.html) — The Perseid meteor shower is one more reason for a late-summer road trip
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- [The Guam Daily Post](https://postguam.com/news/national/the-perseid-meteor-shower-is-one-more-reason-for-a-late-summer-road-trip/article_2d4c714d-3612-5d5a-8841-b2297b621b49.html) — The Perseid meteor shower is one more reason for a late-summer road trip
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- [The Sanford Herald](https://sanfordherald.com/news/national/the-perseid-meteor-shower-is-one-more-reason-for-a-late-summer-road-trip/article_c332b461-e76c-5afe-b2ae-40ca2a98960c.html) — The Perseid meteor shower is one more reason for a late-summer road trip
- [WVII / Fox Bangor](https://foxbangor.com/news/national/the-perseid-meteor-shower-is-one-more-reason-for-a-late-summer-road-trip/article_c4458c58-507e-5706-87b6-27311ee71cd3.html) — The Perseid meteor shower is one more reason for a late-summer road trip
- [Watauga Democrat](https://wataugademocrat.com/news/national/the-perseid-meteor-shower-is-one-more-reason-for-a-late-summer-road-trip/article_b65dea47-60e4-51ce-a28f-3dbee255d23f.html) — The Perseid meteor shower is one more reason for a late-summer road trip
- [Webster County Citizen](https://webstercountycitizen.com/news/national/article_b3031930-2e37-56d6-947a-e89c481ea216.html) — The Perseid meteor shower is one more reason for a late-summer road trip
- [Your Alaska Link](https://youralaskalink.com/news/national/the-perseid-meteor-shower-is-one-more-reason-for-a-late-summer-road-trip/article_dce14ac8-b9cc-5917-945e-c6405e7eb040.html) — The Perseid meteor shower is one more reason for a late-summer road trip
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- [http://www.wfxg.com](https://wfxg.com/news/health-news-now/the-perseid-meteor-shower-is-one-more-reason-for-a-late-summer-road-trip/article_535e6836-1afe-511d-9b3d-3ce5155eed8b.html) — The Perseid meteor shower is one more reason for a late-summer road trip
- [iosconews.com](https://iosconews.com/news/nation/article_5296c3ed-857a-5a89-94ae-a9a866f01ef2.html) — The Perseid meteor shower is one more reason for a late-summer road trip
- [stonecountyenterprise.com](https://stonecountyenterprise.com/news/national/the-perseid-meteor-shower-is-one-more-reason-for-a-late-summer-road-trip/article_510c1a6e-95b2-5a75-8050-c266b6a7a3bf.html) — The Perseid meteor shower is one more reason for a late-summer road trip
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- [MPR News](https://mprnews.org/story/2026/08/10/particularly-pleasing-perseids-what-you-need-to-know) — Perseid meteor shower peaks Wednesday. Here's what to know

## Questions

**When does the Perseid meteor shower peak in 2026?**

The Perseid meteor shower peaks between 12 and 13 August 2026. Reports from outlets including severe-weather.eu and the Bucks Herald confirm this timing, with up to 100 meteors per hour expected during the peak.

**What makes the 2026 Perseid meteor shower special?**

The 2026 Perseid meteor shower coincides with a partial solar eclipse on 12 August, a rare alignment noted by CTV News and TVN24.pl. Wired reported that 2026 will be an exceptional year for viewing, with specific best times for observation.

**How many meteors per hour can observers expect during the peak?**

Observers can expect up to 100 meteors per hour during the peak of the Perseid meteor shower, according to reports from outlets including the Bucks Herald, Doncaster Free Press, and severe-weather.eu.

**Which outlets emphasised the solar eclipse’s coincidence with the meteor shower?**

Left-rated outlets such as SooToday.com and Bay Today, as well as centre-rated CTV News, emphasised the coincidence of the partial solar eclipse with the Perseid meteor shower. Right-rated digests did not highlight this alignment.

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