The Perseids peak the night of August 12 into the 13th, 2026, on a new moon, the best conditions in years. Plan a dispersed campout on western public land away from the light domes, let your eyes adapt for 20 minutes, and look up. Rates run to about 100 an hour after midnight; no gear required. Warm August nights make this the easy one to build a trip around.
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August 11–13, 2026
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Annual
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