Perseid meteor shower to peak just hours after solar eclipse over Scotland
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- The Perseid meteor shower will reach its peak on the night of Wednesday, August 12, into the early hours of Thursday, August 13, with the best views after midnight and before dawnS1
- The Perseid meteor shower will reach its peak on the night of August 12, with the best views expected after midnight and before dawnS2
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Perseid meteor shower to peak just hours after solar eclipse over Scotland
The Perseid meteor shower will reach its peak on the night of Wednesday, August 12, into the early hours of Thursday, August 13, with the best views after midnight and before dawn
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Perseid meteor shower to peak over Ireland just hours after solar eclipse in rare celestial event
The Perseid meteor shower will reach its peak on the night of August 12, with the best views expected after midnight and before dawn
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Published Aug 6, 2026
What to know
- The Perseid meteor shower will reach its peak on the night of Wednesday, August 12, into the early hours of Thursday, August 13, with the best views after midnight and before dawnS1
- The Perseid meteor shower will reach its peak on the night of August 12, with the best views expected after midnight and before dawnS2
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