Perseids 2027: peak, rates and where to look
The Perseids are active from July 17 to August 24 and peak around August 12. At best, about 100 meteors per hour can be seen under a dark sky. They enter the atmosphere at 59 km/s and come from debris shed by 109P/Swift–Tuttle.
PeakAugust 12
ZHR100
Speed59 km/s
Moon at peak84%
| Active | July 17 – August 24 |
|---|---|
| Radiant | Perseus (Perseus), +58° |
| Parent body | 109P/Swift–Tuttle |
| Meteors per hour (ZHR) | 100 |
| Best seen from the Northern Hemisphere |
Next peak
| Year | Peak | Moon at peak |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Thu, August 12 | 84% |
| 2028 | Sat, August 12 | 63% |
| 2029 | Sun, August 12 | 8% |
| 2030 | Mon, August 12 | 99% |
| 2031 | Tue, August 12 | 23% |
IMO PER. Peak: λ☉ = 140°.