Jeddah Astronomy: Perseid Peak Thursday
On the night from Wednesday to Thursday, August 13, 2026, the sky over the Kingdom and the world will witness the peak of the Perseids meteor shower. This annual astronomical event involves intensive observation of meteors, with theoretical rates reaching up to 100 meteors per hour under ideal conditions. Actual observations are expected to detect between 30 and 50 meteors per hour from dark locations. This event is caused by Earth passing through debris from the comet 109P/Swift-Tuttle, which produces streaks of light moving rapidly across the sky. Best viewing opportunities occur after midnight and before dawn, due to the absence of the moon and the dark sky conditions. The meteors appear as a result of dust from the comet entering the Earth's atmosphere at speeds up to 59 km/sec. Bright meteors, some leaving short luminous trails, can be observed with the naked eye without the need for a telescope.
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