Perseid meteor shower to peak over Southern California this week. Here's what to know
- Posted on August 11, 2026
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Perseid meteor shower to peak over Southern California this week. Here's what to know
Southern Californians willing to stay up late or rise before dawn will have an opportunity to view the annual Perseid meteor shower Wednesday night and early Thursday under what astronomers say should be ideal viewing conditions. The Perseids are expected to peak overnight, with as many as 50 to 100 meteors per hour potentially visible under dark skies, according to NASA. The American Meteor Society estimates observers in rural areas could see...
